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Math: Who Makes an Epidemic?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students calculate the threshold value for the number of susceptible people needed to create an epidemic. They examine a real life flu epidemic and use the SIR model to solve the problems. Students discover they can use mathematics to...
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"Keep it cool"

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students comprehend the importance of keeping cold foods cold. They identify the proper way to install and read a fridge thermometer. Students develop the ability to maintain a clean fridge at home.
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Emerging Viruses

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students study the characteristics of living things and explore the characteristics of viruses including their structure, function, and reproductive cycles. They also explore the impact of viruses on human health by discussing common...
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The Fungus Among Us

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the basic characteristics and roles of fungi. They discuss the importance of fungi to humans. Students investigate the relationship between cell structure and function and explore the diversity and variation of...
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Virus Tracker

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders will simulate the spread of a virus such as HIV through a population by "sharing" (but not drinking) the water in a plastic cup with several classmates. Although invisible, the water in a few of the cups will already be...
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Malaria: The Solution

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students discover that malaria can be controlled and even stopped. They break into six teams to research one of the five elements of the comprehensive approach using the Internet. They then present their findings to the class in a form...
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Malaria: The Cause

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the basic facts about malaria. They study how the disease can spread so quickly and label the pathway of the malaria parasite.
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Children and Young People and HIV/AIDS

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students in an ESL classroom review what they already know about HIV and AIDS. In groups, they analyze their lives to discover how their lifestyle can make them more prone to the virus. They create their own slogans to make others more...
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Outbreak!

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students examine the spread of a disease.  In this Algebra II/Biology lesson, students collect and analyze data as they simulate the spread of a virus.  Students brainstorm ways in which people can help to stop the outbreak of disease. 
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Wanted: The Infamous Five

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students name the five most common types of foodborne pathogens. They comprehend how bacteria can grow and spread. Students are taught healthy hygiene and food-safety habits. They discuss the crimes of the five most wanted foodborne...
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Circulatory System Crossword Puzzle Answers

For Students 6th - 9th
In this circulatory system learning exercise, students are provided with the answers to 13 clues about circulatory system vocabulary.
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Burns

For Students 6th - 8th
In this health activity, middle schoolers find the words that are found in the puzzle related to burns and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Micro-organisms and Ecology

For Students 9th - 10th
In this ecology worksheet, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms pertaining to micro-organisms and the study of ecology. There are 30 biology terms located in the word search.
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STDs

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this biology activity, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms pertaining to types of STDs. There are 42 biology terms located in the word search.
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Protect Yourself

For Students 6th - 9th
In this word search worksheet, students search for 18 words related to sex and health issues. Terms include sexually transmitted diseases and other sex issues.
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Disorders of the Respiratory System

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this respiratory system, students describe bronchitis, emphysema, and lung cancer by completing 26 fill in the blank statements.
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The Nervous System

For Students Higher Ed
In this nervous system worksheet, students review the structure and function of the central nervous system. This worksheet has 1 drawing and 17 fill in the blank statements.
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Grapefruit

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this reading comprehension learning exercise, students read a one paragraph text about grapefruit. Students answer one multiple choice question.
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Complete the Sentences

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this sentence completion worksheet, students read ten sentences with a missing word. From four choices, students select the word that would best complete each sentence. This worksheet is from the UK and contains phrases and vocabulary...
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Protection and Compassion

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Pupils investigate ways to protect themselves against AIDS while learning compassion for the those with the disease. In this HIV/AIDs lesson, students discuss ways to protect themselves against contacting the disease. Pupils discuss the...
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Allele Frequencies and Sickle Cell Anemia Lab

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Pupils investigate how selective forces like food, predation and diseases affect evolution. In this genetics lesson, students use red and white beans to simulate the effect of malaria on allele frequencies. They analyze data collected...
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Test Your Reading Skills: Complete the Sentences 4--Intermediate Level

For Students 4th - 6th
For this sentence completion worksheet, students choose the best word to complete each sentence.
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Make an Edible Coral Reef

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students create an edible coral reef out of food and candy. In this Science lesson, students explore what a coral reef is and the coral reef's importance to the ecosystem.  Additionally, students discover the different parts of a coral...
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Animal Electronic I.D.

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners discover ways to keep the animals in our environment safe by examining electronic I.D. tags.  In this animal safety activity, students participate in a role-playing activity in which they are monitored by an electronic I.D....

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