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During a cholera outbreak, scientists presented two theories; one theory was based on miasma and the other on germs and contaminated water. The lesson looks at the scientific process for finding the real culprit.
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Instructional Ideas
- Research one of the microbes from the lesson in depth
- Show students the maps John Snow created during the epidemic
Classroom Considerations
- Keep a close eye on the time during the discussion of the two sides
- The lesson is the sixth in a series of nine
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- Suggests possible answers for final assignment
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