The Reconstructors web series is a group of simulation type games, where you take on the role of scientists to solve a crime, conduct experiments, and learn about scientific methods/processes. Mission summaries and standards are listed below.
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It is the year 2254, twelve years after the end of the Great Plague that ran through the Earth’s population killing millions and causing the collapse of civilization.
An elite group of scientists known as the RECONSTRUCTORS team is charged with preventing the spread of infectious diseases in this bleak time and has recruited you into the Neuropolis Center for Disease Control (NCDC).
An elite group of scientists known as the RECONSTRUCTORS team is charged with preventing the spread of infectious diseases in this bleak time and has recruited you into the Neuropolis Center for Disease Control (NCDC).
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In Mission 1: Orientation At O.R.B., the future of Neuropolis depends on you to pass five challenges to become a certified NCDC agent. Standards: Science Content Standards A, C, F, G
In Mission 2: Peril In Prokaryon, it is up to you to stop the spread of the mysterious diarrheal disease outbreak and end the conflict. Can the outbreak be stopped in time or will the conflict escalate? Standards: Science Content Standards A, C, F, G
In Mission 3: Nemesis At Neuropolis, it is up to you to prevent the disease from spreading and to determine how a disease that is supposed to have been eliminated has returned.
Could it be bioterrorists? Standards: Science Content Standards A, C, F, G
Could it be bioterrorists? Standards: Science Content Standards A, C, F, G
In Mission 4: Malady In Mabuufo, you are needed immediately to help with treatment and prevention efforts. What treatments are needed to help the people of Mabuufo and what prevention strategies can be used? Will the Reconstructors be able to help Mabuufo in time? Standards: Science Content Standards A, C, F, G Health Content Standards: Standard 1.
In Mission 5: Zero-Hour Zoonosis, you are needed to collect as much information as possible about zoonoses and to explore Neuropolis for any potential zoonotic outbreaks. Who are the terrorists and can they be stopped in time? Neuropolis is relying on you! Standards: Science Content Standards A C, F, G
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Your Assignment
Your assignment is to complete all 5 episodes in the MEDMYST game in class. You will complete mission logs for each episode you complete. These logs are located in the 8th grade resources area.
These episodes do not save so be sure to complete an episode per class period.
These episodes do not save so be sure to complete an episode per class period.
When you are finished with your adventure, turn your packet in to your teacher.