In the second of five lessons about HIV, discover the mechanisms that allow the HIV virus to replicate. Using the models that they created the day before, learners examine the parts of the virus particle. The lesson plan does not say...

Students explore the background of common diseases. In this personal health activity, students research causative agents of communicable and non-communicable diseases. Students use their research findings to create data tables in...

This series of lessons contains sensitive material. Please review to ensure that the content is suitable for your class. It begins by discussing what microbes are. Scholars are then asked to review a few online resources and answer...

In this communicable diseases worksheet, learners research 26 diseases and determine which are caused by viruses and which are caused by bacteria. After researching, they complete 11 short answer questions about signs and symptoms of...

In this communicable diseases worksheet, students explain what causes most types of diseases. Then they describe the difference between a disinfectant and an antiseptic. Students also determine ways that communicable diseases can be spread.

Seventh graders investigate the scientific methods of testing the effectiveness of soap use against germs. They study the history and chemistry of soap as it has helped control the spread of germs. They make bubble soap.