In this Data Point activity, students analyze a published scientific figure from a study that investigated demographic patterns in Ebola outbreaks from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
To use this resource as part of this playlist, use the questions in the “Educator Materials” to guide a class discussion. The full scientific paper is also available under “Primary Literature” in the “Details” section from this resource’s webpage; it can be used to give the students an opportunity to practice reading primary literature.
You can supplement this activity by having students research demographic patterns in another outbreak, such as COVID-19 or Nipah. Based on their research, they can create a similar figure representing the age structure of the outbreak they chose.