Curated OER
Putting Anthrax in History
Students identify the cause and symptoms for anthrax. They research information and summarize it into organized ideas. They evaluate the credability of websites as well.
Curated OER
Life Saving Computing
Students read an article on anthrax and complete a series of cloze activities related to the article.
Curated OER
Anthrax Attacks
Students develop an understanding about the disease Anthrax, how it is transmitted, and its effects on the body. They use this online lesson plan to research the disease and its impact on human health. Students gain knowledge that...
Curated OER
Anthrax Scare
Students visit the website for the Center of Disease Control. They examine the anthrax page and read through the frequently asked questions. They discuss what needs to be known about the anthrax vaccine and how it is used as a weapon.
Curated OER
Anthrax Bioterrorism and Health Care
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.
Curated OER
Does the Chicken have Anthrax (Explain I)
Students explain how each of the components of innate immunity function in the protection of the body. Following an investigation, they articulate how innate immunity functions.
Curated OER
Bioterror
Students explore and discuss October, 2001 anthrax attacks and their aftermath.
Curated OER
Anthrax Attacks
Students develop an understanding about the disease Anthrax, how it is transmitted, and its effects on the body. By the end of the lesson, students have gained the knowledge that bacterial diseases may invade and damage different body...
Rice University
Rice University: Web Adventures: Med Myst: Zero Hour Zoonoses
This is the last in a series of five missions that deal with how infectious diseases are spread. In this interactive adventure game, students are part of a team of investigators conducting field and laboratory investigations to learn...
BBC
Bbc News: Q&a: Germ Warfare
Read these questions and answers by BBC News Online about biological weapons, the threat of germ warfare, and the politics involved as of 2001. Includes many links to appropriate articles and related information.
CNN
Cnn: 10 Things You Need to Know About Anthrax
In an attempt to educate the public during the scare of the anthrax letter attacks in October, 2001, CNN published information on anthrax.
John Wiley & Sons
Interactive Concepts in Biochemistry: Cutting Edge: Anthrax
A detailed look at anthrax, its dangers, and treatment. The history of this plague is interesting to read about. For advanced students.
PBS
Pbs: Plague War: Fa Qs
PBS provides an in-depth overview of both biological and chemical warfare in a FAQ format.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1905 Presentation Speech
This site from the Nobel e-Museum contains a speech, originally given in 1905, in which Count K.A.H. Morner praises Robert Koch for his contribution to the world of medicine and awards Koch with the Nobel Prize.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Anthrax Overview
Enlightening overview of anthrax, symptoms, treatment, prevention, and much more.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Robert Koch Biographical
A very complete biography from The Nobel Foundation on the man who was the father of modern microbiology, Robert Koch.
WebMD
Web Md: Anthrax
This site offers the answers to many frequently asked questions about anthrax, including what the disease is, who gets it, how it is transmitted, what the symptoms are, what the treatment is, and more.
CNN
Cnn: War Against Terror: Anthrax
CNN provides a wealth of background information on the latest headlines regarding the Anthrax threat of 2001.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Anthrax: Basic Information
An easy to follow FAQ sheet on anthrax as a disease and a weapon. Lots of good background and a good place to start a study of Anthrax.
CNN
Cnn: Anthrax Through the Ages
"Although it's surfacing anew as a terrorist weapon, the deadly anthrax disease has plagued the world for centuries, with reports of it dating back to biblical times." This CNN site is a time-line of Anthrax dating from 1500 B.C.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Putting Anthrax in History
This instructional activity is a WebQuest which highlights the anthrax attacks of October 2001. Young scholars will be able to identify what anthrax is, list its symptoms and treatments, and identify different forms of the disease.
Council of Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: The Anthrax Letters
History of the anthrax attacks of 2001 in a Q&A format. Very concise and informative. The basics of the attack are covered. Good place to start research.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Infectious Diseases Cards: Anthrax [Pdf]
A fact card on anthrax disease explains how it is contracted and treated.
