BrainPOP News video (August 25, 2020) features a virtual interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director chats with Nat (BrainPOP’s character) about COVID-19, the importance of keeping up safety practices, and what kids can do to help stop the pandemic. He explains how vaccines work and reflects on the importance of turning to scientific truth to guide our actions. He reminds us all that we’re in this together and offers a glimpse of hope in these tough times.
Dr. Fauci has been at the forefront of the scientific fight against major infectious diseases for almost four decades.
Dr. Avraham Kadar, founder and chairman of Brainpop, about the video:
“During the mid- to late 1980s, I had the privilege of working under Dr. Fauci while I was a fellow in immunology at the NIAID. He is the ultimate physician educator who continues to pursue knowledge and truth through science. His clarity has been a beacon of light during this challenging and uncertain time, and he has been top of mind in many of my recent conversations with the BrainPOP team when we discuss our educational approach to COVID-19.
I recently invited Dr. Fauci to join us for a conversation as part of our efforts to break down current events in kid-friendly terms. I believe his voice should be heard by all kids so they will understand the power they have to help shorten the length of the pandemic.
From my vantage point, one of Dr. Fauci’s greatest achievements is the way he navigated the AIDS epidemic during its early days. It was a time of tremendous fear in America. He recognized the importance of education, of talking openly about disease, and was relentless in providing the public with knowledge and understanding about HIV/AIDS. He fought against ignorance and broke stigmas. He empowered people with the information and skills they needed to take action.” […]
“Our mission is to empower kids to shape the world around them and within them. There is no more powerful engine of success than kids’ innate desire to learn. We trust kids, their thirst for knowledge, and their hunger for understanding. Curiosity is the spark that ignites kids’ limitless potential. Creativity is the fire that lights the way to the next discovery. We are very proud to share the latest episode of BrainPOP News, “Interview with Dr. Fauci.” It is our hope that you will take the time to listen and learn together with your students and children. “
Courtesy of Dr. Avraham Kadar and BrainPOP.
The video can be viewed on the BrainPOP website here: https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/news/interviewwithdrfauci/