Invisible Invaders: Analyzing the Effects of Epidemics on Different Aspects of Society
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- Aug 26 2010 10:03 PM
John Garrett
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In this lesson, found on the New York Times Learning Network, 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. Less
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Grade: 6 to 12
Topics: Personal and Community Health, Growth, Development & Aging, Grammar, Vocabulary & Spelling, World History, Writing Strategies, History-Social Science, English-Language Arts, Health & Physical Education, Life Sciences, Reading Comprehension, Science, Health Education
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Grouping: Large Group Instruction
Teaching Method: Discussions