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Being the “Host” at This Party is No Fun
Discuss the symptoms and variations from infectious diseases from one person to the next. After a class discussion, small groups complete research on the topic.
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Scientific Poster Session
An informative lesson offers young scientists the chance to research a microbe and create an epidemiologic triangle for a poster session and presentation.
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Microbe Multiplication Magic
A lesson introduces the reproduction rate of E. coli though a video. Then scholars complete a data table and graph of reproduction rates in ideal conditions as well as less than ideal conditions.
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Understanding the Epidemiologic Triangle through Infectious Disease
Introduce infectious diseases and the epidemiologic triangle. A helpful resource describes the agent, host, and environment from the three vertices as well as the time factor, which is in the middle. Scholars complete a simple...
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Diseases
During a cholera outbreak, scientists presented two theories; one theory was based on miasma and the other on germs and contaminated water. The instructional activity looks at the scientific process for finding the real culprit.
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Talking Safety
Chances are, many of the teens in your class have jobs or want to have jobs in the near future. Educate them about the hazards and emergencies that could occur in various workplaces with a set of lessons published by the National...
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Diabetes in the Family: A Case Study
Students examine a case study of a woman with a family history of type 2 diabetes and create a "family health portrait" that assesses her risk of developing diabetes. They use the family health portrait to record the woman's family...
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Centers for Disease Control: Childhood Obesity
The concern over obesity in children in the United States is staggering. This site provides research and statistics along with suggesting ways to change the epidemic. Includes video.
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Centers for Disease Control: Autism Information Center
Excellent reference tool for gathering information on autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Find out what the symptoms are, how it is diagnosed, the treatment, and if vaccines play a role in causing autism.
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Centers for Disease Control: H1 N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
The official website about Swine Flu from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Find out general information, an update on the current situation as of the day you are looking at the site, recommendations for vaccine, and what...
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Centers for Disease Control: Key Facts About 2009 H1 N1 Flu Vaccine
This fact filled site provide key information about the H1N1 flu vaccine.
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Centers for Disease Control: Pertussis [Pdf]
This PDF document from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention contains detailed information about pertussis from several different angles. Information is provided on the clinical features, the complications, the incidence and the...
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Centers for Disease Control: Vaccines and Immnunizations
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention site that covers just about anything you'd want to know about vaccines and immunizations, including vaccine recommendations, immunization schedules, vaccine safety, the importance of vaccines...
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Centers for Disease Control: Chronic Liver Disease/cirrhosis
Offers statistical data in regard to liver disease/cirrhosis. Data is in brief and comprehensive formats and can be downloaded.
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Centers for Disease Control: Atsdr: Beryllium
Information on beryllium and beryllium exposure disease for those who need information due to possible exposure at work.
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Centers for Disease Control: Atsdr: Cadmium
Detailed question and answer format site with information on cadmium exposure and its health effects. Very readable.
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Centers for Disease Control: Atsdr: Toxicological Profile for Plutonium
This article is designed to inform people of the health risks associated with plutonium. It explains how a person might be exposed to the element, and what the effects might be.
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Centers for Disease Control: Atsdr: Toxicological Profile for Benzene
Benzen is an aromatic hydrocarbon that has been found to be a carcinogenic (cancer causing) material. Possible routes of exposure, effects on helth, medical tests to determine exposure, and recommended levels of exposure are detailed.
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Centers for Disease Control: Atsdr: Toxicological Profile for Asbestos
This essay discusses indepth the health risks associated with Asbestos. Mentions symptoms and treatments. Asbestos is a known carcinogen.
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Centers for Disease Control: Atsdr: Toxicological Profile for Chromium
Profile information on chromium describes the danger of exposure and health effects of chromium.
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Centers for Disease Control: Global Health 2010 Haiti Cholera Outbreak
The CDC confirmed a cholera outbreak in Haiti several months after the devastating 2010 earthquake. Informative data concerning symptoms, treatment, and prevention as well as many links to related topics are found on this government site.
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Centers for Disease Control: Infectious Diseases Cards: Hiv [Pdf]
This PDF fact card on HIV explains how you can get the virus, the effect it has on your body, and how to protect yourself from infection. Requires Adobe Reader.
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Centers for Disease Control: Sickle Cell Has Many Faces
Information about Sickle Cell Disease: what it is, what causes it, who is most at risk for it, what the effects are, and how to control it through living a healthy lifestyle.
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Centers for Disease Control: Kids' Quest on Disability and Health
KQ, the techno-health wizard, lets kids choose a WebQuest about a disability-related question they may have been wondering about. They get a page of activities and resources about Autism, Vision Impairment, Mobility Restriction, etc.,...