Yukon Kuskokwim Nushagak science

These are cross-correlated with various primary and secondary school standards.

Invisible Invaders, Analyzing the Effects of Epidemics on Different Aspects of Society

Wednesday, March 17, 1999
Author(s) Alison Zimbalist, The New York Times Learning Network

Grades: 6-8, 9-12
Subjects: Global History, Health, Language Arts, Science
Interdisciplinary Connections

Overview of Lesson Plan: Students research various epidemics that have devastated the world population at different points in history, focusing on the historical events taking place during the times of the epidemics and the epidemics’ effects on these societies. Each student then imagines that he or she is living during the time of the outbreak of the epidemic researched in class and writes diary entries discussing how the epidemic is affecting his or her life and various aspects of society.
Review the Academic Content Standards related to this lesson.

http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/19990317wednesday.html

Nothing to Sneeze At

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These case studies are interactive exercises developed to teach epidemiologic principles and practices. They are based on real-life outbreaks and public health problems and were developed in collaboration with the original investigators and experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The case studies require students to apply their epidemiologic knowledge and skills to problems confronted by public health practitioners at the local, state, and national level every day.

Two types of epidemiologic case studies are available. The computer-based case studies can be used as self-study and in the classroom setting. The classroom case studies are primarily for use in a group setting with a knowledgeable instructor.

http://www2a.cdc.gov/epicasestudies/default.htm

The case study on botulism would be relevant to our region. Case studies in some ways are similar to CSI TV series, students have to do realistic analysis and interpretation. (well, CSI aren’t always that realistic).

Botulism in Argentina -
http://www2a.cdc.gov/epicasestudies/ computerbased/botarg.htm