Bioterrorism Teacher Resources

Enlightening overview of anthrax, symptoms, treatment, prevention, and much more.

This lesson is a WebQuest which highlights the anthrax attacks of October 2001. Students will be able to identify what anthrax is, list its symptoms and treatments, and identify different forms of the disease.

Biological warfare. Weapons of mass destruction. This documentary [01:00:00] examines the idea that medical and scientific technology could be used to create mass destruction.

The Department of Defense provides detailed information about anthrax, including a focus on the anthrax threat of 2001. Content includes a current "situation report," as well as information on the anthrax vaccine.

In an attempt to educate the public during the scare of the anthrax letter attacks in October, 2001, CNN published information on anthrax.

Extremely interesting site from the FBI detailing the findings of linguistic and behavioral assessments of the anthrax letter writers. Great primary source.

JAMA, the journal of the American Medical Association, provides detailed recommendations for measures to be taken by medical and public health professionals following the use of anthrax as a biological weapon against a civilian...

NPR reports on the specifics and the aftermath of the anthrax attacks of October 2001. [originally reported Oct. 21, 2002]

CNN provides a wealth of background information on the latest headlines regarding the Anthrax threat of 2001.

An easy to follow FAQ sheet on anthrax as a disease and a weapon. Lots of good background and a good place to start a study of Anthrax.

History of the anthrax attacks of 2001 in a Q&A format. Very concise and informative. The basics of the attack are covered. Good place to start research.

This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for a unit on health and the environment.

National Public Radio offers information on smallpox vaccinations, the "best chance to offset bioterror threat." Includes a brief description of the disease and its history.

National Public Radio offers information on smallpox vaccinations, the "best chance to offset bioterror threat." Includes a brief description of the disease and its history.

This site from WebMD Health provides answers to frequently asked questions about anthrax, such as what it is, how it's treated, where it comes from, and more. Quite a few links are provided for the information.

Interesting facts and a summary of the 2001 Anthrax Attacks when anonymous letters, laced with lethal anthrax spores, began arriving at news media companies and the offices of two Democratic U.S. Senators.

From Kids Health, this site describes what smallpox is and answers some other questions kids might have.

Examine how vaccines generate immune responses against pathogens in the body by creating six vaccines in this virtual laboratory.

Here's some virtual hands on experience for students. There are many types of vaccines and students may have a hard time understanding the processes. This interactive site requires the student to go through each procedure to make a type...