Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: A Brief History of Vaccination
Presents a detailed history of vaccine science.
Stanford University
The 1918 Influenza Pandemic
Read a general overview of the influenza pandemic of 1918 which hit across the world just as World War I was ending. Find out how the virus spread, how fast it killed its victims, and how public health groups tried to deal with the flu.
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: Flu Basics
This resource provides a basic primer on the the three types of influenza and their properties. In addition, suggestions are given on health habits to practice to avoid getting the flu.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Navigating Our Global Future
As globalization and technological advances bring us hurtling towards a new integrated future, Ian Goldin warns that not all people may benefit equally. But, he says, if we can recognize this danger, we might yet realize the possibility...
A&E Television
History.com: How Five of the World's Worst Pandemics Finally Ended
As human civilizations flourished, so did infectious disease. Large numbers of people living in close proximity to each other and to animals, often with poor sanitation and nutrition, provided fertile breeding grounds for disease. And...
iCivics
I Civics: Crisis Collaboration: Covid 19 Mini Lesson
Explore the actions and relationships between different levels of government as they figure out what to do in response to COVID-19. This activity has been adapted for digital and remote learning use and a traditional lesson plan is...
A&E Television
History.com: How u.s. Cities Tried to Halt the Spread of the 1918 Spanish Flu
How U.S. city officials responded to the 1918 pandemic played a critical role in how many residents lived and died. In the late summer of 1918, the devastating second wave of the Spanish flu arrived on America's shores. Carried by World...
A&E Television
History.com: Social Distancing and Quarantine Were Used in Medieval Times to Fight the Black Death
Way back in the 14th century, public health officials didn't understand viruses, but they understood the importance of keeping a distance and disinfecting. Almost 700 years ago, the overwhelmed physicians and health officials fighting...