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University of Utah

University of Utah: Pictures of Patients With Scabies

For Students 9th - 10th
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!)
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Science Daily

Science Daily: Health & Medicine News

For Students 9th - 10th
ScienceDaily is an online magazine covering various aspects of science news. Coverage includes diseases, disorders, treatments, diagnosis, genetics, biotech, and more.
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Other

U.s. News: Health

For Students 9th - 10th
Health articles on diseases, medications, hospitals, diet and nutrition, and aging are updated daily from U.S. News & World Report.
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Seeker

Seeker: Week of 6 23 14: Remains of Ancient Egyptian Epidemic Uncovered

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about a epidemic that ravaged ancient Egypt, and how scientists are able to learn about it now.
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Harvard University

Harvard Medical Center: Cushing's Syndrome

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information dealing with Cushing's Syndrome and Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) testing.
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American Academy of Family Physicians

Aafp: Practical Tips for Preventing a Sickle Cell Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Emory University

Sickle Cell Information Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource is dedicated to providing the latest information on news and research on sickle cell.
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Read Works

Read Works: Colonization & Revolutionary War: Valley Forge

For Teachers 4th
[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.
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WebMD

Web Md: Health News

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Body and Mind: Hand Washing Experiment

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
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.
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History Link

History Link: Smallpox Epidemic Ravages Native Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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University of Georgia

University of Georgia: Integrated Pest Management Basics

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives general info on Integrated Pest Management. Along with news, IPM contacts, publications, and related links. Also lists various subject areas to look into.
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Center for Educational Technologies

Nasa Classroom of the Future: Rift Valley Fever

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Other

Georgia Invasive Species Task Force

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides pertinent info on different resources concerning pest and pest management. Specifics on Entomology, weeds, diseases, 4-H/FFA info, forestry.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Invasion of the Body Snatchers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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....
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Sounding an Alarm on a Growing Epidemic: Blood Sugar Rising

For Students 6th - 8th
In this short interactive lesson, students learn about the severity and prevalence of diabetes, particularly for people of color.
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Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: There Is No Cure for Polio

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection uses primary sources to explore polio. Set includes an overview, primary sources, links to related resources, and a teaching guide.
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Handout
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Joseph Lister Antiseptic Principle

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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National Institutes of Health

National Institute of Health: Tuberculosis

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Institute of Health gives the basics about the disease tuberculosis.
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Stanford University

Stanford University: Bacterial Disease Research

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Canis Major Publications

Dog Owner's Guide: Zoonotic Diseases: Diseases Common to Animals and Humans

For Students 9th - 10th
A veterinarian lists and describes the diseases that people and their pets have in common.
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EL Education

El Education: Adolescent Anatomy and Disease [Student Project]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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...
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Sickle Cell Anemia

For Students 9th - 10th
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?"
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World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Ebola

For Students 9th - 10th
The World Health Organization provides a brief description of the Ebola virus.