The Science Fair is coming up We will discuss several interesting topics today
7.H.2.4 Analyze the economic, political, and social impacts of disease smallpox malaria bubonic plague AIDS avian flu
The student will understand: Diseases impact modern societies differently. Disease can cause the extinction of modern societies. Cultural ideas will impact how disease is recognized, accepted and treated within modern societies. Diseases can be man-made or found in nature. A variety of people/groups work together to help fight disease across the globe.
The student will know: Key terms including but not limited to: o Pandemic o Epidemic o Communicable disease o Deficiency o Environmental factors o Immunity o Biological Warfare o NGO (non-governmental organization) How disease spreads between cultures. Ways that cultures address the impacts of disease.
Terms o Pandemic o Epidemic o Communicable disease o Deficiency o Environmental factors o Immunity o Biological Warfare o NGO (non-governmental organization)
Terms Pandemic Epidemic Communicable disease Deficiency infectious disease that has spreads worldwide Epidemic High rate of a disease over short period of time in a region Communicable disease an infectious disease transmissible by direct contact with an affected individual Deficiency a shortage of substances (as vitamins) necessary to health
Environmental factors Terms Environmental factors Disease not caused by genetics or infection Lifestyle: Stress, lack of sleep & exercise, diet, etc Environment: excess sun Chemical exposure (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIJErVlVOY8) Immunity a condition of being able to resist a particular disease Biological Warfare Weapons that spread disease NOT explosions NGO (non-governmental organization) group of people working together to make the world better
How disease spreads between cultures: Person to Person Airborne droplets Human waste Blood Direct contact w/skin Intimate Contact Water Food Animal Contact