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- 9th - 12th
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Students research a specific disease or medical condition and prepare a PowerPoint slide show of their findings. They follow a determined format and use a variety of media during the project. Full Review »
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- 8th - 9th
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Students explore how diseases and viruses spread. Group work, a poster and presentation are required. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students research the positive and negative aspects of microorganisms noting the challenges faced by early scientists. They investigate the history of a disease of their choosing and write a summary of their findings. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students use the internet to research diseases spread by insects. They create a brochure using the information they gathered. They present their project to the class. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students write a research paper on a disease based on their internet or library research. They are asked to create a Public Service Announcement. Students must comprehend as much as possible about diseases that have affected society in the past and continue to do so today. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Student participate in oral discussions to be able to define epidemic and identify 3 instances in history in which epidemics occurred. They are introduced to the quarter theme, disease. Students identify disease as a crucial dictator of history. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify reasons diseases become epidemic and list them in web format. They explore additional questins to to better investigate the time periods mentioned: 14th century, America at contact and the Age of Industry. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate diseases and epidemics from a biological and social perspective. They analyze the management of disease, use and misuse of antibiotics and vaccinations, and development of new treatments. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students work in groups to investigate a specific infectious disease. Students brainstorm "What are the most dangerous diseases threatening mankind" and discuss why they feel those are the most threatening prior to beginning their research project. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 3rd
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Students work in groups to brainstorm the different types of pets they might have at home. Students then describe the practices used by their families to control disease in their house. Students research and animal and create a mural in which they show the proper habitat, good health practices and photographs or drawings of the animal. Full Review »

