Curated OER
Plagued by Poverty
Students investigate the nature, causes and statistics of diseases in lesser-developed countries and explore ways in which disease impacts the global population. They write a speech regarding disease in their country and how to prevent it.
Curated OER
Disease Role Play
Students develop an action plan in collaborative groups addressing a new disease. This activity provides 3 roles for student participation: scientists, public health officials and community leaders.
Curated OER
Adventures in Microworld
Fifth graders journey through Microworld where they and their partner create a report on the symptons of their friend's disease, the cause of disease (virus or baceterium), the scientific name for the disease and how the disease is...
Curated OER
An Ounce of Prevention...
Students discuss current H.I.V. prevention strategies and adapt these strategies to address the spread of H.I.V. in developing countries. They analyze the results of an international AIDS conference called "The Urgent Search for an AIDS...
Curated OER
Noncommunicable/Communicable Diseases
Students engage in an activity where they research noncommunicable and communicable diseases. Groups get together to research a particular disease then present to the class.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: H1 N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
The official website about Swine Flu from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Find out general information, an update on the current situation as of the day you are looking at the site, recommendations for vaccine, and what...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Lo Que Debe Saber Y Hacer Sobre La Vacunacion
Here you will find general rules and guidelines to follow if someone that you're in close proximity to gets the smallpox vaccination. This site is also available in English.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: American Chestnut Tree
This annotated slideshow adapted from KET's Electronic Field Trip to the Forest illustrates how blight decimated the American chestnut tree and the methods scientists use to identify and pollinate the remaining trees to create...
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Mosquito
An illustrated diagram of the Anopheles mosquito. Get detailed information on its life cycle, mosquito bites, and more.
Other
Cdc: Generalidades Acerca De La Vacuna [Pdf]
A fact sheet that provides detailed information on the smallpox vaccine. Learn about the length of protection, receiving the vaccine and view upclose photos of the primary vaccination site reaction.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Extra: 2009 H1 N1 Flu: The Next Pandemic? (Lesson Plan)
This lesson plan focuses on viruses, particularly the Swine Flu, and allows students opportunities to simulate how viruses spread and the results.
Other
The Lung Association: Emphysema
An explanation of Emphysema, using text and illustrations to help with understanding.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Mosquitoes That Won't Carry Malaria
Read about the development of genetically modified mosquitoes that will not spread malaria.
Other
Dr. Green: Appropriate Treatment for Scabies
A physician answers the question of what is appropriate treatment for a child with scabies.
Other
Cd: Type 2 Diabetes in Children and Adolescents
Journal article on Type 2 diabetes in children and its emerging problem.
Other
Story md.com
Explore the astonishing world of health. Search 36,390 health topics and articles.
University of Arizona
Pulse: Disease & Epidemics: Architects of History
A 10 week interdisciplinary unit plan on disease and epidemics.
The Economist
The Economist: Dengue Fever: A Deadly Scourge
This article describes the growing epidemic of dengue fever, or DHF, in Mexico and other tropical areas. The virus is caused by mosquitos. Registration is required.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Guinea Is Free of Ebola
Article reports that Guinea is now free from ebola, which broke out in the West African country in 2013.
University of Washington
Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation : Gbd Compare
Impressive visualization of the causes of death in every country around the world. You can choose to have the data displayed in different chart forms.
University of Arizona
The Biology Project: Immunology: Case Studies
Three immunology case studies for students to collaboratively diagnose using the information learned in the accompanying tutorials.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Cross Curricular: Science
Explore global health issues by participating in research, discussions and presentations on topics such as exploring the dangers and scientific foundation of nuclear weapons and tracking the discovery, spread and control of disease.
University of Utah
University of Utah: Pictures of Patients With Scabies
This site, from a medical institution at the University of Utah provides pictures of the mite, as well as people with various infestations of the disease. (Strong stomach advised!)
Science Daily
Science Daily: Health & Medicine News
ScienceDaily is an online magazine covering various aspects of science news. Coverage includes diseases, disorders, treatments, diagnosis, genetics, biotech, and more.