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.
Other
U.s. News: Health
Health articles on diseases, medications, hospitals, diet and nutrition, and aging are updated daily from U.S. News & World Report.
Seeker
Seeker: Week of 6 23 14: Remains of Ancient Egyptian Epidemic Uncovered
Learn about a epidemic that ravaged ancient Egypt, and how scientists are able to learn about it now.
Harvard University
Harvard Medical Center: Cushing's Syndrome
This site contains information dealing with Cushing's Syndrome and Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) testing.
American Academy of Family Physicians
Aafp: Practical Tips for Preventing a Sickle Cell Crisis
This article from the American Family Physician journal provides basic information about what sickle cell anemia is and some measures that can be used to control the pain.
Emory University
Sickle Cell Information Center
Resource is dedicated to providing the latest information on news and research on sickle cell.
Read Works
Read Works: Colonization & Revolutionary War: Valley Forge
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Valley Forge and the American Revolution. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
WebMD
Web Md: Health News
WebMD is a very helpful online health resource. Coverage includes the latest health & medical news, with in-depth medical references at your fingertips. Topics that range from diabetes to second hand smoking are discussed by medical...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Body and Mind: Hand Washing Experiment
By conducting two experiments, this lesson plan will help students discover the importance of thoroughly washing hands and the role that plays as a way to prevent the spread of disease.
History Link
History Link: Smallpox Epidemic Ravages Native Americans
HistoryLink, the Online Encyclopedia of Washington State History, discusses the outbreak of smallpox in North America among the Native Americans of the Northwest coast in the 1770s.
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: Integrated Pest Management Basics
Gives general info on Integrated Pest Management. Along with news, IPM contacts, publications, and related links. Also lists various subject areas to look into.
Center for Educational Technologies
Nasa Classroom of the Future: Rift Valley Fever
The Classroom of the Future provides a nice activity integrating many subject areas. Students work in groups to research outbreaks of Rift Valley Fever in Kenya, and determine actions to control and prevent its spread. Background...
Other
Georgia Invasive Species Task Force
Provides pertinent info on different resources concerning pest and pest management. Specifics on Entomology, weeds, diseases, 4-H/FFA info, forestry.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Invasion of the Body Snatchers
In this WebQuest, sudents will be working in cooperative learning groups to research bacteria, viruses, and the immune system via the Internet. Students will be taking notes and answering questions to show the teacher for approval....
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Sounding an Alarm on a Growing Epidemic: Blood Sugar Rising
In this short interactive lesson, students learn about the severity and prevalence of diabetes, particularly for people of color.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: There Is No Cure for Polio
This collection uses primary sources to explore polio. Set includes an overview, primary sources, links to related resources, and a teaching guide.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Joseph Lister Antiseptic Principle
Mostly told in first person, this site from the Fordham University gives an account of Joseph Lister's work on the principle of the practice of antiseptic surgery and a brief overview of his contributions to science and medicine. A very...
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Health: Tuberculosis
The National Institute of Health gives the basics about the disease tuberculosis.
Stanford University
Stanford University: Bacterial Disease Research
Read about cutting-edge research on bacterial pathogens from the Stanford University. Then view movies showing how these pathogens invade their hosts. The introduction for the non-biologist is very helpful.
Canis Major Publications
Dog Owner's Guide: Zoonotic Diseases: Diseases Common to Animals and Humans
A veterinarian lists and describes the diseases that people and their pets have in common.
EL Education
El Education: Adolescent Anatomy and Disease [Student Project]
10th grade students at Dayton Regional STEM School in Beavercreek, Ohio, created this book, Adolescent Anatomy and Disease. This project is the culmination of several months of student work and represents a collaboration between the life...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Sickle Cell Anemia
This article gives information about sickle cell anemia, a disease caused by mutations of the gene that forms red blood cells. Provided are answers to the following questions: "What Do Doctors Do?" and "What Can Teens Do to Stay Well?"
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Ebola
The World Health Organization provides a brief description of the Ebola virus.