Students discuss the four essential step used for safe food handling: clean, separate, cook, and chill. They identify the bacteria that can cause food poisoning, practice how to properly wash hands before and after handling food,...

In this preposition worksheet, 6th graders study a list of given prepositions. Students then respond to 45 fill in the blank questions supplying the correct preposition for each.

This resource provides a list of communicable diseases. Click the name of the disease to go to a page that displays information about that particular disease such as what it is, what its symptoms are, how it is treated, etc.

Manipulate characteristics of fictional diseases and see how the changes effect a population. Simulator includes a data table available for download for student records.

The United Nations has distributed this list to make school age children aware of the communicable diseases that have most recently had an effect on society. Good descriptions are provided for each of the 11 diseases.

A complete learning module on emerging infectious diseases that includes a downloadable textbook chapter, teacher guide, and lesson activities. The chapter can also be viewed online. In addition, there are animations, images, a video,...

In this lesson, students will learn about infectious diseases caused by microorganisms, what causes them and how to protect oneself, and play a game where they play the role of a disease.

This lesson focuses on communicable diseases that are caused by bacteria including Gonorrhea and Salmonella. Links to a video and a test are provided.

A series of slide show presentations about the treatment of infectious disease. Each focuses on one aspect of fighting bacteria. Also included are interactive animations illustrating body functions and how medicines work.

In this activity, students analyze a child's symptoms to determine whether she has a cold, the flu, strep throat, or a nasal allergy. They also learn the differences between viruses and bacteria. The lesson and a set of PowerPoint slides...

In this online adventure game, become part of a team of experts investigating an infectious disease outbreak. Learn about the science of infectious disease and the medical careers of real scientists such as an epidemiologist,...

Students apply concepts of disease transmission to analyze infection data, either provided or created using Bluetooth-enabled Android devices. This data collection may include several cases, such as small static groups (representing...

From assisted reproductive technology to women's safety and health issues at work, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention covers many women's health issues.

A 10 week interdisciplinary unit plan on disease and epidemics.

Discussion of diseases caused by arthropods and methods developed to stop the spread of these diseases.

Through a series of lessons, teachers can introduce students to epidemiology. Each lessons includes activities with teacher background information. The lessons can all be taught together or teacher can choose ones most applicable to...

Students learn about six diseases caused by microorganisms. A video that looks at the impact disease has had on human history and society is provided. Students work in groups to read information about one disease, then share what they...

This resource discusses and defines the cause, symptoms and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IRB) or Crohn's Disease. The resource presents an image of the digestive system and additional sources.

This website provides detailed information about Crohn's Disease. Defines the causes, symptoms, treatments and complications. Also discusses surgical measures and diet. Very informative.

This site discusses the mystery and complexity of Parkinson's Disease. It mentions the history of the disease, signs and symptoms and incidence.

How would you do as an epidmeiologist? Find out in this interactive simulation. Your mission will be to interview people and trace the transmission of a mysterious disease.

Students learn about pathogens and disease. Some topics explored in the tutorial are bacteria, parasites, gene technology, and non-communicable diseases.

For health information at your fingertips, this A to Z list of diseases and conditions links to information on specific illnesses.

In this comprehensive interactive tutorial you will study how your body is designed to fight off disease causing agents and what happens inside your body when you are actually sick. Additionally, you will learn how to organize...