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World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (Sars)

For Students 9th - 10th
The World Health Organization (WHO) provides detailed updates on the outbreak of SARS, as well as general information on what the virus is, how it spreads, and current travel warnings.
Interactive
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: The Immune System: Defending Our Bodies

For Students 9th - 10th
Great game through which students learn about the immune system. Students read about cells that specialize in "finding and 'eating' bacteria, viruses, and dead or injured cells" and about the Nobel Prize in Physiology.
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Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Hhmi: Bio Interactive: Rhinovirus

For Students 9th - 10th
Want to see a 3D model of the main cause of the common cold, the rhinovirus? This site contains an interactive 3D model of this RNA genome virus. Site also contains a STL file that can be used to print the model to a 3D printer.
Article
The Economist

The Economist: Dengue Fever: A Deadly Scourge

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes the growing epidemic of dengue fever, or DHF, in Mexico and other tropical areas. The virus is caused by mosquitos.
Article
The Economist

The Economist: Dengue Fever: A Deadly Scourge

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes the growing epidemic of dengue fever, or DHF, in Mexico and other tropical areas. The virus is caused by mosquitos. Registration is required.
Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Arthur Ashe

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief biography of athlete Arthur Ashe describes his rise to fame in the world of sports, his work as an activist and his diagnosis of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
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Other

Net Smartz Kids

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This interactive resource for children teaches all about using the Internet safely. Children will enjoy the colorful games and activities while learning about topics such as protecting personal information, passwords, computer viruses,...
Unit Plan
OpenSciEd

Open Sci Ed: Covid 19 & Health Equity, Middle School Science

For Teachers 5th - 8th
The unit focuses on the question How can people help end pandemics? It is designed to teach students about the COVID-19 pandemic, transmission of the COVID-19 virus, and the impacts of the pandemic on communities.
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Stanford University

Stanford University: The Influenza Pandemic of 1918

For Students 9th - 10th
Article that shows through text, photos, and historically significant documents the toll of the flu epidemic of 1918 in America.
Handout
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Key Facts About Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) and Avian Influenza a (H5 N1) Virus

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides general information about avian influenza (bird flu) and one type of bird flu (H5N1). Information is also provided on human health risks, treatment, and vaccination.
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Other

Norton Anti Virus 11.0

For Students 9th - 10th
Symantec's home page for Norton AntiVirus 11.0 for Macintosh. Provides system specifications, key features, and purchasing information.
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Curated OER

Merlin's Academy: Chicken Flu

For Students 9th - 10th
A very good introduction to viruses and their existence. Good graphics help with the discussion.
Graphic
Curated OER

Merlin's Academy: Chicken Flu

For Students 9th - 10th
A very good introduction to viruses and their existence. Good graphics help with the discussion.
Graphic
Curated OER

Merlin's Academy: Chicken Flu

For Students 9th - 10th
A very good introduction to viruses and their existence. Good graphics help with the discussion.
Website
Computer Hope

Computer Hope: Free Computer Help for Everyone

For Students 9th - 10th
ComputerHope.com offers an archive of free computer-related information, including tutorials, troubleshooting tips, hints and more. Select "Hardware Listing" and "Software Listing" to choose from the extensive directory, or perform a...
Interactive
PBS

Pbs: Nova: Making Vaccines

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Other

Catie (Canadian Aids Treatment Information Exchange)

For Students 9th - 10th
CATIE is a Canadian organization that provides support and information to people affected by HIV and AIDS, and those seeking information on AIDS prevention. The site offers many resources, for example, information for HIV-infected...
Handout
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Tracking a Mystery: Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome

For Students 9th - 10th
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention site offers a detailed account of the 1993 outbreak in the western US that lead to discovery of a new disease linked to "a previously unknown type of hantavirus." Many related pages with...
Interactive
Rice University

Rice University: Web Adventures: Medmyst: Nemesis in Neuropolis

For Students 6th - 8th
In this online learning adventure game, students will play the role of scientist, historian, and detective. By solving the problem presented in this smallpox case, they will learn how infectious diseases are spread, how the smallpox...
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Other

Canadian Aids Society: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
The Canadian AIDS Society is the umbrella organization representing more than 125 AIDS groups in Canada. Its purpose is to advocate at the government policy level for those affected by AIDS, provide resources, and to educate the public.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: The Flu

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about influenza, the vaccine, and who should receive it.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Who Needs a Flu Shot

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about influenza, the flu shot, and who should get one.
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WebMD

Web Md: Hiv & Aids Health Center

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a wealth of information regarding HIV and AIDS. Content ranges from basic health information found under "FAQ" to topical information such as the risk of AIDS to teens and home care options.
Website
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Hhmi: Bio Interactive: Drug Adherence and Resistance

For Students 9th - 10th
This series of video lectures (in brief clips) and personal accounts stress the importance of drug adherence for patients on drug regimens for the treatment of HIV/AIDS.

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