Students identify how the literary elements of theme, point of view, characterization, setting, and plot illustrate the effects of a certain disease on a community. They identify the aspects of the book that are specific to the...

High schoolers use correct grammar, spelling and capitalization in their writing. They connect information acquired in history and science classes with the events described in the books that were read. Students make a clear and...

Middle schoolers demonstrate how descriptive epidemiological clues can be used to make educated guesses as to what might be the cause of a disease. They utilize handouts imbedded in this lesson plan.

In this word search worksheet, students search for 18 words related to sex and health issues. Terms include sexually transmitted diseases and other sex issues.

Students demonstrate their knowledge of the heart and heart disease by creating and presenting a project at the annual Heart Fair. They design a booth for the Heart Fair and inform people of how to have and maintain a healthy heart.

Students examine hygiene and health practices today. In this health science lesson, students research  medieval treatments to ailments common today. They evaluate how effective herbal remedies are in treating diseases.

Eleventh graders explore the spread of a disease through a population.  In this Algebra II instructional activity, 11th graders analyze graphical data representing they spread of a disease.  Students produce a graph of the...

In this biology lesson, students complete a crossword puzzle with 35 questions about viruses. They identify the different types of viruses and the diseases they bring.

In this zoonoses worksheet, students read and study 7 different animal diseases from online resources to complete an information chart.

Twelfth graders study the history, progression and current uses for vaccines in the prevention of disease. They simulate an epidemic and experiment with pathogens.

Young scholars, in groups, research, analyze and synthesize information on genetic diseases. After watching a video on genetics, groups perform research on a variety of genetic diseases and present their findings to the class.

Young scholars view a Reading Rainbow video on germs and discuss microbial diseases. They grow cultures of Staphylococcus aureus and then estimate and graph the count for their own bodies and those of the class.

Students study the history of the causes and spread of the Bubonic Plague. They determine what groups of people were affected by the disease and locate the geographic areas they resided in. Working in small groups they conduct a an...

In this malaria worksheet, students answer 8 short answer questions regarding the disease malaria, what causes it and how it can be controlled.

Young scholars explore Huntington's Disease. In this biology lesson, students read My Friend Linda and examine the ethical issues brought to light in the story. Young scholars discuss biotechnology issues and genetic testing.

Students explain how eyes function, how to prevent eye problems, the types of refractive errors, and the common low vision and eye disease problems. They receive professional development points upon successful completion of an assessment.

Learners examine the structure of teeth, the different types of teeth and their functions. They discuss how to take care of their teeth and how to prevent dental diseases by viewing movies, participating in hands-on experiments and...

Students examine the differences among the strains of deadly viruses and create research-based visual displays about the origins of different strains, transmission, symptoms, treatments and historic impact of specific viruses.

Students navigate the National Center for Biological Information (NCBI) website and BLAST program to conduct a variety of biological assignments.

Students list the steps an epidemiologist takes to detect a pathogen. They role-play as scientists as they investigate the cause of the outbreak in Japan during 1996.

Students will explore cells to understand that all living things are composed of cells. In this science lesson, students use the scientific process and work in cooperative groups to gain a better...

In this biology worksheet, students answer 2 short answer questions related to HIV based on information provided. They color and label the different parts of a virus.

Students examine how methamphetamine alters the brain and the facts about it.  In this brain chemical addiction  lesson students read articles on methamphetamine and take a quiz. 

Tenth graders differentiate pandemic and epidemic. For this health science lesson, 10th graders analyze how HIV and AIDS affect different countries. They construct and interpret different types of graphs.