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A Miniscule Adversary: Combating Epidemics and Infectious Diseases in America Lesson Plan

A Miniscule Adversary: Combating Epidemics and Infectious Diseases in America Lesson Plan

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A Miniscule Adversary: Combating Epidemics and Infectious Diseases in America

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Tenth graders discover the spread of different diseases in US. In this health science lesson, 10th graders research the role of CDC and PHS in protecting the citizens. They explore documented cases of pandemics and their impact on American society.

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communicable disease, infections

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infectious diseases, combating epidemics, health science, science

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10th

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2009

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