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Stanford University

Standford: Fascioliasis

For Students 9th - 10th
For a very complete overview of the sheep liver fluke, this site is worth viewing. Topics range from agents of infection to preventative measures. The site contains a life cycle graphic and links to additional websites.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Parasites and Health: Fascioliasis

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a detailed overview of the Fascioliasis parasite. The overview includes information about the infectious agent, life cycle, distribution, symptoms and treatment options.
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Stanford University

Enterobius Vermicularis

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts on the pinworm parasite. Everything from the history of discovery to public health strategies is available. A life cycle diagram provides a good overview of the problem of disease transmission.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Brain Parasites Change Their Host's Behavior

For Students 9th - 10th
The biggest challenge in a parasite's life is to move from one host to another. Intriguingly, many parasites have evolved the ability to manipulate the behavior of their hosts to improve their own survival- sometimes even by direct brain...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Roundworms

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The word "worm" is not very scientific. This informal term describes animals that have long bodies with no arms or legs. Worms with round, non-segmented bodies are...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Parasites and Health: Ascariasis

For Students 9th - 10th
For the complete picture of the roundworm Ascariasis, check out this thorough resource. It investigates geographic range, agents of infection, symptoms and treatment options.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Roundworm Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Characteristics of roundworms, an intestinal parasite, are described, including anatomy, reproduction, habitat, and what happens when a human is infected by them.
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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Roundworm Characteristics

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes roundworm characteristics, including their classification, habitat, reproduction, infection of humans and pets, and how they are transmitted to other hosts. Includes some examples and the diseases they cause.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Pbs News Hour: The Final Fight Against Guinea Worm Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Former President Jimmy Carter visits Sudan on his campaign to end water-borne guinea worm, a debilitating parasite infection.