A.1 What Causes Disease?
A. Be a Disease Detective
Do you know how disease spreads? There are a lot of ideas out there for how disease spreads. Some of them are true. Some are myths or urban legends. They are stories people tell, but they aren’t accurate. Let’s see if you can spot the myths.
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Directions: Now it is your turn to be a disease detective! Take a look at the items below. By yourself or with a partner, try to figure out which of these are real and which are not. Drag each item to the box that matches your guess. Don’t worry if you’re not sure, this is just for fun! You’ll learn more soon.
B. Read
What causes diseases and how do they spread?
Fact Finder: Now we’re going to read more about the cause of disease and how diseases spread. As you read, write down any important information in the “Fact Finder” section of your Mission Log.
C. Pathogens Graphic Organizer
You just read about what causes diseases and disease spread. Now it’s time to record some notes on the four pathogens. In your Mission Log:
- Use the graphic organizer to record notes on the four pathogens described in the zine. For each pathogen, write: a definition, 2-3 examples, and a drawing to help you remember what the bug is.
- You can go back and look in your zine if you need to.
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