In this immune system worksheet, students identify and name treatments that are currently available for the AIDS virus. Then they discuss some potential vaccines. Students also describe how new AIDS drugs are tested.

Scholars answer 10 multiple choice questions to test their knowledge about the human body and microbes. Correct answers come with a rewarding tone and brief description.

Build up your gut. Groups up to four play a card game to learn more about the microbiome in the gut. Learners try to build a healthy gut with their cards. The player acquiring six microbes without any pathogens wins the game. 

In this infectious disease defense instructional activity, students will review the immune system including acquired, antibody, and cellular immunity. Students will then compare passive and active immunity to infectious diseases. This...

In this literature learning exercise, students respond to Chapter Four of "The Treasure of Health and Happiness."  Students complete 2 short answer questions about the characters.

In this science assessment activity, learners complete a 25 question multiple choice quiz about biology. Plant and animal anatomy is included.

In these reading comprehension worksheets, 5th graders read a story about 10 tips for a germ-free school year. Students then answer 5 reading comprehension questions about the text.

In this English worksheet, learners read "Sunbed Cancer Risk for Teens," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage pertaining to laughter and then respond to 5 true or false questions regarding the passage.

Use this tutorial to enhance your understanding of how the human immunodeficiency virus invades healthy cells of the immune system. [3:15]

Learn why the Sun keeps us healthy, and also, learn how the Sun can harm our skin, eyes, and immune system. Read about the dangers associated with the Sun's ultraviolet rays, and read tips to help you stay safe when outside in the summer...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Joint pain. Not an uncommon problem as you grow older. Is it due to normal wear and tear on the joints? Possibly. But rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease,...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Infectious diseases are diseases that spread from person to person. What can you do to avoid infectious diseases? Eating right and getting plenty of sleep are a good...

The bacteria in our guts can break down food the body can't digest, produce important nutrients, regulate the immune system, and protect against harmful germs. Shilpa Ravella shares the best foods for a healthy gut.

In addition to discussing the use of a vegan diet to lower the risk of arthritis, this article also talks about diet as a means of preventing other diseases and disorders.

Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over food nutrition, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.

Feeling stuffy? Running a fever? Well, read through this article and learn about the different types of germs and what you can do to prevent them. Don't miss the link that includes articles to similar sites.