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Unit Plan
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Abpi: Infectious Diseases

For Students 9th - 10th
A self-paced lesson on infectious diseases including bacterial, fungal, viral, and parasitic infections. Each disease featured discusses symptoms and treatment.
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Handout
CNN

Cnn: In Depth Inspection at Beef Plant

For Students 9th - 10th
A CNN news story detailing a USDA inspection of a beef plant - hoping to find the source a large e.coli scare. The search for the source and details about the recall of large quantities of tainted meat are detailed.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 5.5 Bacteria and Humans

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore some different harmful and helpful bacteria.
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Handout
American Academy of Family Physicians

Family doctor.org: Nausea and Vomiting

For Students 9th - 10th
This article presents information about nausea and vomiting, including potential causes. Links are also provided for information on additional subjects.
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Website
World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Botulism

For Students 9th - 10th
This thorough resource provides an overview of botulism, symptoms, different types, prevention, treatment, and botox injections.
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Handout
Other

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource describes an organization that is involved in studies and treatments of allergies. Research and education are also important parts of this organization.
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Handout
CNN

Cnn: Usda:take Burger's Temperature to Prevent e.coli

For Students 9th - 10th
A short news story about the need to test the temperature while cooking meats.