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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Shingle Application

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Young scholars study shingles and the process of shingling a roof. They demonstrate how to lay shingles and determine the amount of materials needed to shingle a roof of a given size.
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Handout
WebMD

Medicine Net: Shingles

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource describes the skin rash Herpes Zoster, which is commonly known as "shingles". It contains information on how shingles start, the treatment, and complications involved. Links are also included for additional information.
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Handout
Other

National Shingles Foundation: Shingles & Phn: Your Questions Answered

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides general information about shingles, how it is caused, and how it is treated.
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Handout
National Institutes of Health

Ninds: Shingles Information Page

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives basic information about shingles, including a definition, treatments, and prognosis. Also, includes a list of related organizations and links to additional information.
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Handout
Other

Shingles (Herpes Zoster)

For Students 9th - 10th
This very thorough site discusses the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and recurrences of shingles.
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Website
Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Shingles

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides a thorough overview of shingles. Learn to detect the signs associated with shingles and and read about how this disease is diagnosed, treated, and prevented.
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Handout
Healthline Media

Medical News Today: What Is Shingles?

For Students 9th - 10th
This article is full of useful information regarding shingles which is caused by a virus. Discussion includes what is shingles, the causes, the symptoms, the risks, diagnosis, prevention, complications, and treatment.
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Handout
About Kids Health

About Kids Health: Chickenpox (Varicella)

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents an illustrated article on chicken pox including information on causes, symptoms, treatment, vaccines, and associated problems.
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Article
National Institutes of Health

Ncbi: Pub Med: Management of Herpes Zoster (Shingles) and Postherpetic Neuralgia

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an abstract of an article about the various treatments used for herpes zoster (shingles) and associated postherpetic neuralgia. The treatment options are listed.
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Article
Other

Skin Site: Recognizing & Treating Shingles Effectively

For Students 9th - 10th
This site defines shingles, its causes, its symptoms, its treatment, and post-herpetic neuralgia. Includes several pictures.
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Handout
Bio Topics

Bio Topics: Viral Diseases

For Students 9th - 10th
A chart of information for various viral diseases. Learn about the causes, symptoms, control, and spread of viruses.
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Handout
Other

Rx Med: Herpes Zoster

For Students 9th - 10th
Here, learn what shingles is and how it is caused. Included is information on how to treat the symptoms associated with this disease.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Shingles Rash on the Trunk

For Students 9th - 10th
Organized in question/answer format, this website provides general information about shingles, how it is caused, and how it is treated.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Shingles Rash on the Chest

For Students 9th - 10th
Organized in question/answer format, this website provides general information about shingles, how it is caused, and how it is treated.