Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Putting Anthrax in History

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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.
Handout
WebMD

Web Md: Anthrax the Facts You Need

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: 2001 Anthrax Attacks

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Handout
Curated OER

Kids Health: What Is Smallpox?

For Students 3rd - 9th
From Kids Health, this site describes what smallpox is and answers some other questions kids might have.