1. West Nile Virus
By: Curtis Black

2. West Nile Virus What I already know. What do I want to discover?
The story of my search.
My Search Results.
My Growth as a Researcher.
My Works Cited.

3. What I already know.
I already know that West Nile Virus started out as a small outbreak in 1999!!
The death toll since 1999 has surpassed 100, with more than 80 people dying this summer.
Man is not West Niles only victim. The virus has sickened horses, squirrels, and birds.
West Nile tends to strike people in their 50’s or older and those with compromised immune systems.

4. What Do I want to Discover?
I want to discover The total number of deaths from West Nile Virus since 1999 ?
What is the best way to reduce the risk of West Nile Virus ?
What are you supposed to do if you get the Virus ?

5. The Story Of My Search.
I chose this topic because I had an incident at my grandfathers farm that had to do with west Nile Virus.
Then I went to library and learned where the reference books were.
I then went back to the classroom and got all of my information.
After that I started my power point an have got a lot of my information from SIRS Discoverer.
I am also learning to do a non-linear power point.

6. My Search Results.
As of 1999 more than 30,000 people in the United States have been reported getting sick with West Nile Virus!!
Don’t spend to much time outdoors during prime mosquito hours, around dusk and dawn, one more is Wear long sleeved, loose fitting clothing, etc…
A mild West Nile Virus will improve on its own, If you have severe WNV, such as severe headaches or confusion seek medical attention immediately.

7. My Growth as a Researcher.
I learned how to use powerlibrary and am now a lot better with it.
I learned how to make a non-linear PowerPoint.
I now know how to hyperlink.
And learned a lot more about West Nile than I already know.

8. My Works Cited!
Borenstein, Seth. "Virulent Virus: West Nile." KRT OnePages. Sept : SIRS Discoverer. Web. 07 Mar 2013.
"Canadians Use Chickens to Track West Nile." UPI. 05 Jun 2000: n.p. SIRS Discoverer. Web. 18 Mar 2013.
Lamy, Anna. "Virulent Virus: West Nile." MCT OnePages. 31 Aug 2012: n.p. SIRS Discoverer. Web. 18 Mar 2013.
""Should I Worry About West Nile Virus?." TeensHealth. Aug : n.p. SIRS Discoverer. Web. 18 Mar 2013.
What's West Nile Virus?." KidsHealth. 31 Jul 2003: n.p. SIRS Discoverer. Web. 18 Mar 2013.