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Wherever We Go, There They Are!
The central video for this instructional activity is not available through the included resource link. However, the activity that simulates the passing of a virus through a population is impacting and the other resource links are...
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Identification of Positive Streptococci
After being introduced to the genus Straptococcus, biology buffs set up agar plates, esculin slants, and salt broth tubes with different species to test. The level of laboratory skills required to perform this activity makes it most...
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Immune, Lymphatic System
A fantastic slideshow that has images, details, definitions and trivia to accompany each structure and response involved with the immune system. The slides are very useful for all levels of the immune response. A complete sets of notes...
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When Is It O.K. to Replace Human Limbs With Technology?
Today's blog topic is robotic limb replacement for amputees. Upper graders read the related article and argument, then compose a blog response that addresses the questions provided. This is a great way to get kids thinking about ethics,...
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Virtual Winter Count
Learn more about the North American Plains Indian tribes and their unusual methods of recording historical events. Learners examine the winter count, a custom by which these groups illustrated information after each winter passed. They...
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The Nervous System
In this nervous system instructional activity, students complete a crossword puzzle given 15 clues about the structures of the nervous system such as the brain and spinal cord and the functions of the nervous system.
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Physics: Motion and Disease
Students read media and identify examples of science technology and society. In this physics lesson, students learn about acceleration and velocity. Students estimate how many people would have come in contact with a person who...
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The Nervous System from A to Z
In this nervous system alphabet book worksheet, students study 26 neuroscience terms as they read the 26 terms and their definitions in the glossary. Some of the terms included are: receptor, unipolar, white matter, axon, hemisphere,...
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Your Immune System
For 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.
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Central Nervous System Study Questions
In this central nervous system worksheet, young scholars define 24 terms associated with the human central nervous system. They answer 28 short answer questions dealing with the structures and function of the CNS.
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Fighting Invisible Enemies
Students examine antibiotics, what they do and what things were like before we had them. In this antibiotics lesson plan students research bacteria and antibiotics then as a group prepare a written report.
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Researching Infectious Diseases
In this researching infectious diseases worksheet, students write a report on one of the infectious diseases listed, using the web links for research, then answering 13 short answer questions about it.
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"Keep it cool"
Students comprehend the importance of keeping cold foods cold. They identify the proper way to install and read a fridge thermometer. Students develop the ability to maintain a clean fridge at home.
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The Nervous System
In this nervous system activity, students review the structure and function of the central nervous system. This activity has 1 drawing and 17 fill in the blank statements.
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Health Problems 3
In this health problems worksheet, students write next to each problem if they think it's life threatening or not. Students have 15 health problems to look at.
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Meningitis Foundation of America: Frequently Asked Questions About Meningitis
Talks about what meningitis is, the different types, how common each type is, causes, how it's spread, and has much more information.
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Meningitis Foundation of America
The Meningitis Foundation of America (MUSA) explains the symptoms and treatment of meningitis along with how to prevent this disease at its website.
WebMD
Web Md: Meningitis
This article explains what meningitis is, the different types of meningitis, the symptoms of meningitis, and its treatment and prevention.
Read Works
Read Works: Menacing Meningitis
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about meningitis, how it is treated, and how to prevent it. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Rutgers University
Rutgers University: Meningitis Vaccine Information
This site talks about who should get the vaccine for meningitis, what possible reactions there are, where to get the vaccine and even cost.
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Kids Health: Meningitis
Use this site to learn about a highly contagious disease that affects the brain. You will find out who can get meningitis, and how it is treated.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Is Meningitis So Dangerous?
Melvin Sanicas examines how Meningitis affects our bodies.
About Kids Health
About Kids Health: Meningitis
Features extensive illustrated information on meningitis. Learn what it is, the symptoms, the causes, warning signs, prevention, and treatment.
New York State Dept. of Health
New York State Department of Health: Viral Meningitis
This site describes how meningitis is spread, the symptoms, who gets it, and what causes it.