In the earlier days of the coronavirus pandemic, there was a lot more confusion about whether people should wear masks to protect themselves and others from the virus. Here's why recommendations have changed-even for kids and teens and how they help keep COVID-19 in check. Included is a lesson plan and student viewing guide. [9:00]

No doubt about it: the pandemic has taken a toll on students' mental health, especially those dealing with family members getting sick or losing jobs. And distance learning just adds to the struggle. It's hard to stay focused and connected through a screen. At the same time, could there be some hidden benefits, such as the ability to work at your own pace (and in PJs) and avoid the anxiety-inducing drama of school IRL? What do you think? Are there any upsides to distance learning? A student handout to accompany the video is included. [7:34]

Since the pandemic began, violence against Asian-Americans has skyrocketed. Even though overall hate crimes fell in 2020, anti-Asian hate crimes grew by nearly 150% in major US cities. Myles teams up with student reporters at Cleveland Heights High School in Ohio and youth activists in Alameda, California to explore why it's so hard to get racist violence charged as a hate crime--and ways to stop hate crimes from happening in the first place. A teacher's guide to accompany the video is included. [11:01]

To slow the spread of the coronavirus or COVID-19, public health experts are telling us to stay home and practice "social distancing." Think social distancing doesn't matter if you're young and healthy? Think again. It's not about you-it's about protecting the community. A lesson plan is included to accompany the video. [5:50]

An infectious disease specialist at Hackensack University Medical Center in New Jersey, Dr. Bindu Balani treated the state's first confirmed COVID-19 patient in March 2020. In this episode, Bindu shares her experiences on the front line of the battle to identify, treat, and stem the subsequent surge of COVID-19 cases. From this unique vantage point, we learn how all units of the hospital mobilized and adapted to protect and serve the patients in their care. A new virtual interview series from LabXchange at Harvard University, the Xchange showcases the diverse roles, projects, and initiatives that make up the intersecting fields of science, education, and health. Hosted by LabXchange Faculty Director Robert Lue, our first season features a range of perspectives on the impact of COVID-19.

See how far the dengue fever virus has spread throughout the Americas since the 1960s. [0:24]

Biology 2e is designed to cover the scope and sequence requirements of a typical two-semester biology course for science majors. The text provides comprehensive coverage of foundational research and core biology concepts through an evolutionary lens. Biology includes rich features that engage students in scientific inquiry, highlight careers in the biological sciences, and offer everyday applications. The book also includes various types of practice and homework questions that help students understand—and apply—key concepts. The 2nd edition has been revised to incorporate clearer, more current, and more dynamic explanations, while maintaining the same organization as the first edition. Art and illustrations have been substantially improved, and the textbook features additional assessments and related resources.

By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following:

Identify bacterial diseases that caused historically important plagues and epidemics
Describe the link between biofilms and foodborne diseases
Explain how overuse of antibiotics may be creating “super bugs”
Explain the importance of MRSA with respect to the problems of antibiotic resistance

Be a germ buster and learn how to we can help each other stay healthy when feeling sick. [0:55]

A doctor helper explains the coronavirus and how children can be good helpers. [0:45]

Ronald Heifetz, who is renowned for defining the adaptive leadership framework, shares his journey from practicing medicine to teaching at the Harvard Kennedy School. We learn about the principle of adaptability, and how it can help us navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. This is “The Mobilization of Adaptability” for the Xchange. A new virtual interview series from LabXchange at Harvard University, the Xchange showcases the diverse roles, projects, and initiatives that make up the intersecting fields of science, education, and health. Hosted by LabXchange Faculty Director Robert Lue, our first season features a range of perspectives on the impact of COVID-19.