Model the Chances of Getting an Autoimmune Disease
Grade Range
9th-12th
Group Size
2-4 students
Active Time
110 minutes
Total Time
110 minutes
Area of Science
Human Biology & Health
Key Concepts
Immune System, Autoimmune disease, Genetics
Learning Objectives
- Understand the factors that contribute to getting an autoimmune disease
- Explain why, in a given population, some people have an autoimmune disease, and some do not
- Apply the concepts of probability to model the likelihood of getting an autoimmune disease based on an existing predisposition
Credits
Svenja Lohner, PhD, Science Buddies
![]() OverviewCan genetic or environmental factors affect our chances of getting a certain disease? In this activity, your students will model how an existing predisposition can impact the probability of developing an autoimmune disease using dice and M&M's® candy!NGSS AlignmentThis lesson helps students prepare for these Next Generation Science Standards Performance Expectations:
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Grade Range
9th-12th
Group Size
2-4 students
Active Time
110 minutes
Total Time
110 minutes
Area of Science
Human Biology & Health
Key Concepts
Immune System, Autoimmune disease, Genetics
Credits
Svenja Lohner, PhD, Science Buddies
Learning Objectives
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