You’ve probably learned a lot about COVID-19 over the past three years—from information about viral spread and prevention, to the traits of different variants. There’s a lot to know about COVID-19, and there are just as many ways to share the information. How can professionals best teach us about illnesses like COVID-19? And, do people of different ages learn differently? Join Susan Gelman, Professor of Psychology and Linguistics for the Department of Psychology, in her quest to understand how children think and learn about illnesses like COVID-19.

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The Language of Learning About COVID-19

Audience: Children and Family
Grades: K-12
Duration: 7 minutes

Are viruses alive or dead? And, how do viruses spread so quickly? Susan Gelman’s research on understanding COVID is on display in the museum and we’ve been collecting visitor questions to ask her. Check out the video above to hear her answers to some of those questions!

Do you have more burning questions for Susan? Visit the Micro Worlds Investigate Lab to view her Research Highlights display, draw your own virus and submit your questions. The exhibit is on display now through December.

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