Curated OER
Diseases You Can Catch
In this communicable diseases activity, students research 26 diseases and determine which are caused by viruses and which are caused by bacteria. After researching, they complete 11 short answer questions about signs and symptoms of the...
Curated OER
Immunity From Diseases
In this immunity activity, students review vocabulary associated with how the body defends itself from diseases. This activity has 12 matching questions.
Curated OER
Viruses Quiz
In this science worksheet, students will test their knowledge of viruses. Students answer ten multiple choice questions pertaining to virus characteristics.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Chicken Pox
This site from KidsHealth provides good suggestions on how to keep from itching too much while sick with the chicken pox.
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Infectious Diseases
A self-paced lesson on infectious diseases including bacterial, fungal, viral, and parasitic infections. Each disease featured discusses symptoms and treatment.
WebMD
Web Md: Chickenpox (Varicella)
This site, provided by WebMD, contains great information on the common viral infection varicella, otherwise known as chickenpox. It gives a general topic overview, then discusses the causes and how it's spread, symptoms, diagnosis,...
National Institutes of Health
Ninds: Shingles Information Page
This site gives basic information about shingles, including a definition, treatments, and prognosis. Also, includes a list of related organizations and links to additional information.
Other
Immunization Action Coalition: Vaccine Information About Chickenpox
Educational material that provides comprehensive information about chickenpox and the vaccine that prevents it. Contains a Q & A section, photos and videos, true case histories, and references to other resources.