Discovery Activity for Report Writing Assignment
Part 1
The coronavirus pandemic has altered many of the patterns of behavior and expectations that we have taken
for granted. Experts disagree about whether the current changes are permanent or whether we all will revert to
the status quo if the virus is eradicated.
Use a cause and effect analysis to make predictions about how the pandemic will permanently alter specific
norms in one of the following areas:
● Education
● Work
● Family finances
● Community Service
● Travel
● Healthcare
For the topic discovery assignment choose the area of focus from the list above. Based on what you have
observed or learned over this year, brainstorm responses to the following questions:
- What are some of the ways that the pandemic has already altered norms in that area?
- How have these changes been beneficial to specific populations?
- How have these changes been harmful to specific populations?
- Why do you think the changes will persist, even if the virus is eradicated?
- If you are able to narrow your focus, what specific area within your topic would you like to focus on? (College
education, mental health treatment, childcare, etc.)