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Bioterrorism Teacher Resources
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Young scholars research bioterrorism and then create two political cartoons, one that shows the viewpoint that bioterrorism is not a threat and one that shows the viewpoint that it is.
Young scholars discuss different ways to spread infectious diseases. In this bioterrorism instructional activity, students model the rate of smoke emission using CalRoad software. They analyze the effects of airborne release of biological agents in different scenarios.
Students compare bacteria and viruses and their roles in biotechnology and bioterrorism. They outline fundamental steps of bacterial transformation and the possible selection processes to identify transformants. They discuss considerations of scaling up production and discuss application in the field of bioterrorism.
Learners explore the C.D.C.'s efforts to become better equipped to battle bioterrorism; they then discuss surveillance, epidemiological, and communications issues related to their program.
Learners analyze the chemical and biological weapons of mass destruction that Iraq is accused of having. Students investigate the history and resolutions that have been made regarding bioterrorism.
Students explore and discuss October, 2001 anthrax attacks and their aftermath.
Learners develop an emergency action plan in case of terrorist attacks. In this bioterrorism lesson, students create an individual biosecurity plan specific to a given situation. They research current activities and projects in place to protect crops and livestock.
Students describe the characteristics of anthrax infections, distinguish between the three anthrax forms and analyze the effectiveness of anthrax vaccinations. They relate anthrax to bioterrorism.
Students examine a website devoted to sharing smallpox facts. They are to focus on the history of the diesease, how to prevent it and the pathology involved. They discover information about the smallpox vaccine and how it can be used as a weapon.
Students ask and answer their own questions about smallpox and the smallpox vaccine. They create outlines for an informative CD-ROM that could be distributed to health care professionals.