This free, standards-based, online publication, developed for middle school science teachers, explores sickness. Viruses with such exotic names as Ebola, bird flu, monkeypox, and West Nile have been making the headlines lately. Even those middle-schoolers who don't read the news online or in print have probably heard some of the warnings, predictions, and hype surrounding mention of these viruses. Knowing the facts is important for all of us.
| Date Of Record Release | 2011-02-07 14:17:14 |
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| Alternate Title | Middle School Portal |
| Description | This free, standards-based, online publication, developed for middle school science teachers, explores sickness. Viruses with such exotic names as Ebola, bird flu, monkeypox, and West Nile have been making the headlines lately. Even those middle-schoolers who don't read the news online or in print have probably heard some of the warnings, predictions, and hype surrounding mention of these viruses. Knowing the facts is important for all of us. |
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| Source | National Science Digital Library (NSDL) |
| Keyword | Middle school, National Science Education Standards, Illness, Viruses, Infections, Pandemics, Bioterrorism, Diseases, Plagues, Epidemics |
| Selector | Selection Committee |
| Date Of Record Creation | 2011-02-07 14:06:23 |
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| Date Last Modified | 2011-02-07 17:36:10 |
| Language | English |
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