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CNN

Cnn: 10 Things You Need to Know About Anthrax

For Students 9th - 10th
In an attempt to educate the public during the scare of the anthrax letter attacks in October, 2001, CNN published information on anthrax.
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Anthrax Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Enlightening overview of anthrax, symptoms, treatment, prevention, and much more.
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CNN

Cnn: Anthrax Through the Ages

For Students 9th - 10th
"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.
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Putting Anthrax in History

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson is a WebQuest which highlights the anthrax attacks of October 2001. Students will be able to identify what anthrax is, list its symptoms and treatments, and identify different forms of the disease.
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Council of Foreign Relations

Council on Foreign Relations: The Anthrax Letters

For Students 9th - 10th
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.