What about masks?

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 6

Objectives

Being able to consider and weigh different perspectives (academic skill: critical thinking)

Expanding specific vocabulary related to a common GCSE topic: the medical field.

We are urged to wear a mask. Do you think this will help against the spread of Covid?

1. yes
2. no

Why do you think it to (not) be benificial?

Read the text on https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2020/06/417906/still-confused-about-masks-heres-science-behind-how-face-masks-prevent
What evidence (arguments) do you find here that support the idea that wearing a masks helps? Try and use vocabulary from the article.

Now read the article on https://theconversation.com/three-major-scientific-controversies-about-coronavirus-144021
What evidence is presented against wearing a mask?

Search the Internet and look for articles on the effectiveness of masks. Make sure that you look for credible sources. Copy paste the links to at least 3 websites below. Give your final judgment on the effectiveness of masks (at least for now).

Choose from

If you'd like to improve reading: Readtheory

If you'd prefer to practise listening:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi5dOvlMCgE

If you need to get ready for an upcoming test first: study for a resit (for English or another subject)