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ERIC Number: EJ404407
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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Disease Detective: A Game Simulation of a Food Poisoning Investigation.
Lambert, Lisa A.
American Biology Teacher, v51 n7 p429-32 Oct 1989
Described is a simulation game designed to reinforce the biological concepts of poisoning, encourage critical thinking and deductive reasoning, and be enjoyed by the students. Discussed is the plot design, the setting, the characters, the analysis, and results of the simulation. Examples of the data and case histories generated by this game are presented. (CW)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Biology, College Science, Disease Control, Educational Games, Epidemiology, Higher Education, Science Activities, Science Education, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Simulation, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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