Sixth graders create a type of notebook or journal using colored copy paper on which to take notes. They complete research on a certain disease and report on it and then design their own disease causing bacteria or virus. Finally, 6th...

Learners study the basic disease concept of alcoholism. The determine that alcoholism is progressive and explore the levels of progression. They name the three factors contributing to the cause of alcoholism and explain each one with...

Students study the global impact of insect borne diseases, the appropriate use of pesticides, and the concept of human interrelations on a world wide scale. They examine how to safely apply a pesticide, according to the label.

In this detecting disease worksheet, students will review the different tools scientists use to identify diseases including the steps of Koch's postulates. This worksheet has 14 fill in the blank and 4 short answer questions.

Students illustrate the chronic lung conditions associated with smoking and write a persuasive argument against smoking. In this lung disease lesson, students use straws and balloons to illustrate the problems created by smoking. They...

Middle schoolers explore fatal diseases by researching Africa. In this AIDS lesson, students read fictional stories about African men and women who are infected with AIDS and very sick. Middle schoolers define several disease related...

In this gardening activity, 4th graders collect and identify diseases or problems in their gardens that are not caused by insects. Students list symptoms, list questions needed to find the causes, and list other diseases that cause...

Students explore the issue of sexually transmitted diseases and discover that someone may have an STD with no symptoms. In this sexually transmitted diseases lesson, students complete a worksheet as a large group. Students discuss how...

Students examine nutritionally related diseases and illnesses, evaluating studies and developing topics for a science fair project. They investigate bacteria, researching how it can be harmful or helpful, and create illustrated displays.

Students simulate the roles of employees of two fictional pharmaceutical companies to analyze how human genetic variation at a molecular level helps scientist better understand and treat disease. They explain the molecular structure of...

In this introduction to the S-I-R Model, students explore a scenario concerning the spread of an infectious disease. They use the S-I-R model to determine the number of people infected, how many will recover, etc. Students write an...

In this teens worksheet, students answer ten true and false questions about teen sex, pregnancy, and sexually transmitted diseases.

Students explore how genes, including those that cause disease, are passed from one generation to the next. They explore the connection between an organism's genes and its traits.

Students experiment to discover how certain viruses spread through a population. They simulate the spread of a communicable disease by analyzing data to identify the person who was originally infected.

Young scholars list the means of transition, some signs and symptoms, the treatment and prevention of 4 types of sexually transmitted diseases. They act out skits on various aspects of STDs (the skits will be recorded and played back...

In this health worksheet, students look for the words that are related to the health of patients with Alzheimer's disease and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.

In this disease learning exercise, students will review the organs associated with the immune system including their specific functions. This learning exercise has 10 matching, 8 true or false, and 5 short answer questions.

Students research the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Africa as an example of a contemporary global issue and will explore the ways in which the disease is being addressed with an emphasis on the Canadian government....

Students investigate diseases and epidemics from a biological and social perspective. They analyze the management of disease, use and misuse of antibiotics and vaccinations, and development of new treatments.

Students write a research paper on a disease based on their internet or library research. They are asked to create a Public Service Announcement. Students must comprehend as much as possible about diseases that have affected society in...

If you are looking for a great way to present natural selection in humans, look no further. This handout is intended to accompany the 14-minute video The Making of the Fittest: Natural Selection in Humans, which can be found on the...

Learners describe how ringworm and roundworm cause diseases in both humans and animals. For this life science lesson, students research how these diseases can be transmitted. They create an information brochure to promote public...

Students consider the investigative and detective work that goes into disease control. They research specific diseases and simulate a doctor-patient diagnosis situation.

Fifth graders investigate diseases of the respiratory system. In this respiratory system lesson, 5th graders research, using a variety of sources, the common diseases this system. They determine the causes of a breakdown in the system...