Part 1
Question: How do ideas spread disease?
Construct a 1 page written argument to the compelling question: how do ideas spread disease? Use specific
claims and relevant evidence from historical and contemporary sources while acknowledging competing views.
Part 2
Pandemic Response Protocol Proposal
Should we restrict freedoms to fight disease?
Write a 1 page proposal to a school district leader regarding pandemic protocol guidelines. The proposal
should be based on analysis of historical responses to pandemics, as well as actions taken by individuals or
institutions to address pandemics. Make sure to incorporate these examples into the proposal’s suggestions.
Also, include analysis on inclusion of, and accessibility for, vulnerable groups, and address the tension
between personal freedoms and public health and safety.