Pathogen Attacks!

Student specialists form teams, then they battle it out to see who can best connect the symptoms of an infection to the underlying causes in cells, tissues, and organs.

Divide students into an even number of teams. Each team should have at least 3 players, with at least one expert for each pathogen example.

Distribute one set of game materials for every two teams.

As students play, you will need to wander and award stealing points for teams who can show that their evidence proves another team’s match incorrect.

• Pathogens interrupt the normal function of particular cells. When cell function is disrupted, tissue function is disrupted.

The symptoms of a disease or illness are a direct result of disrupted cell and tissue function.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Class time: 30 minutes

Copies
One-minute timers (one per game)
Hijacked Teams! cards for reference

Pathogen Attacks! Game Pieces (pdf) —
One set for every two teams (can be re-used). You will need just one summary card.