ASP Crafty Parasites MALARIA!

In the first episode of Crafty Parasites, Malaria, award-winning scientist, artist, and STEAM advocate, Dr Rina Fu is with two young scientists as they learn about the parasites, the real-world research, and the global impact of this deadly disease.
This 15 minute digital production introduces medical science to young viewers through hands-on art-and-craft, stimulating both their curiosity and their creativity. The video contains step-by-step peer-led instructions and uses multiple cameras angles to make it easy to follow, whether it’s making a pipecleaner mosquito or one of the seven stages of the malaria parasite. The craft includes embedded mathematics such as requiring students to take measurements and have an understanding of fractions. The episode also incorporates authentic research footage, including those captured by state-of-the-art fluorescence technology and award-winning Nikon microscopy. Printable resources of red blood cells, blood vessels, and scientific vocabulary add an extra interactive avenue for students to create their own story to demonstrate their understanding. The Crafty Parasites series is designed with accessibility in mind with full English captioning and AUSLAN interpretation.
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See the webpage www.parasite.o... for resources:
Craft Instructions -(Mosquito)
Craft Instructions -(Malaria parasite) - Sporozoite, Ring, Trophozoite, Schizont, Gametocytes
Print-Out: Props & Interactive Elements (red blood cells, blood vessels, liver, parasite life cycle)
Curriculum Links
Puzzles x 3: Word Search & Crossword & Maze (Malaria & Craft themed) with answer key
Colour-in Activity (Microscopy themed)
If you are a teacher or home-school educator who would like to run this activity facilitated by a parasitologist please send an email enquiry to [e-mail]
Enjoy creating art with science!