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BiologyWise

Biology Wise: A List of Anaerobic Bacteria

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the three types of anaerobic bacteria and examples within each category.
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Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Helpful and Harmful Types of Bacteria

For Students 9th - 10th
Some types of both beneficial and harmful bacteria are identified and described. States characteristics, where each is found, and their benefits or the diseases that they cause.
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Other

Immunization Action Coalition: Vaccine Information: Pertussis

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive information about pertussis and the vaccine that prevents it. Contains a Q & A section, photos and videos, true case histories, and references to other resources.
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Handout
Other

Immunization Action Coalition: Vaccine Information About Tetanus

For Students 9th - 10th
Educational material that provides comprehensive information about tetanus and the vaccine that prevents it. Information is provided through use of a Q & A section, photos, true case histories, and references to other resources.
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Handout
Other

Immunization Action Coalition: Vaccine Information: Meningococcus

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive information about meningococcus and the vaccine that prevents it. Contains a Q & A section, photos and videos, true case histories, and references to other resources.
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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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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Pandemics Spread

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion about the globalization of disease, and the implications of a pandemic. Mark Honigsbaum describes the history of pandemics and how scientists can help prevent future outbreaks. [8:00]
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Handout
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Infectious Diseases Cards: Tuberculosis [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Fact sheet on tuberculosis describes how its causes as well as its symptoms and prognosis
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Handout
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Infectious Diseases Cards: Diphtheria [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 9th
Fact sheet on diphtheria describes its symptoms, causes, and ideas for prevention.
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Website
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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Other

Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

For Students 9th - 10th
This website offers an introduction to the bacterial infection pertussis which is also known as whooping cough. A majority of this article focuses on the whooping cough vaccine given to young children.
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eBook
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Bacteria vs. Virus

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses what bacteria and viruses are and the differences between them.
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Handout
Other

Medinfo: Whooping Cough

For Students 9th - 10th
This website defines whooping cough and briefly talks about the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.