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- 6th - 12th
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Students use the European Union's struggle with Mad Cow Disease as a starting point to study the spread of infectious diseases across geographical boundaries. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine SARS outbreak in Toronto and its impact on the economy, government and society. They, in groups, research policies and programs designed to curb the spread of diseases, and create presentations assessing their effectiveness. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students investigate the nature, causes and statistics of diseases in lesser-developed countries and explore ways in which disease impacts the global population. They write a speech regarding disease in their country and how to prevent it. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students demonstrate an ability to research diseases in Africa and the causes, symptoms, treatment, and long-range solutions involving infrastructure development. They compare and contrast countries and diseases. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students consider the social, political, environmental, economic, medical and other considerations for why particular countries experience outbreaks of certain infectious diseases. Full Review »
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- 5th - 12th
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Students use Palms, or handheld computers, and the Cooties software to enact the transmission of communicable diseases. They discuss incubation and immunity and collect and interpret data and figure out who was the "carrier "of a "disease." 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 - 12th
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Students investigate parasites and the diseases they can cause and carry. They read and discuss an article, conduct research, and create a fictional studenT story about the parasite they researched. Full Review »
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- 6th - 7th
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Students study various livestock diseases and how each disease is handled. In groups, students predict which animal may be infected by a particular disease. They use given web pages to collect information on food safety and animal diseases. Students write a report over a chosen disease and share it with the class. Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students research the diseases which are present in their family history. Using the internet, they research the diseases and identify the ways to prevent them. To end the lesson, they share their findings with the class in the form of a PowerPoint presentation. Full Review »
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