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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Cholera: Domesticating Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover how scientists are beginning to predict patterns of disease transmission and levels of virulence. Explore how society can steer the evolution of microorganisms to weaken them.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What Is Pneumonia?

For Students 9th - 10th
Pneumonia is a medical condition where lung tissue becomes inflamed, usually caused by a virus or bacteria. Learn how shortness of breath, cough, and fever are common symptoms of this condition and why they occur in pneumonia.
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Kurzgesagt

You Tube: Kurzgesagt: Why You Are Still Alive the Immune System

For Students 9th - 10th
Every second of your life you are under attack. Bacteria, viruses, spores and more living stuff wants to enter your body and use its resources for itself. The immune system is a powerful army of cells that fights like a T-Rex on speed...
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California Academy of Sciences

Ca Academy of Sciences: Cow Power

For Students 3rd - 8th
Why not use micro-organisms (bacteria, viruses, fungus, etc.) to create sustainable energy and fuel? There are a lot of ideas currently being researched and put to use including turning cow manure into natural gas. [4:43]

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