Infectious+Disease

Background knowledge: working in table groups create a graphic organizer of what you know about bacteria already. Include: Size, Shapes, Parts, Reproduction, Respiration, Motility, Uses, Examples, etc. View video: understanding bacteria and update our mind maps || || || Look at your own cells under the scope; be sure to complete the observation sheet as you look at the slides. Using the Prentice Hall Biology book (starting at p 472) complete the following outline || || || Compare and contrast Bacteria and Viruses || ||
 * Introduction of self to class
 * Complete the study guide as you view the powerpoint notes on prokaryotes BE SURE TO FOLLOW THE VIDEO LINKS
 * use your notes and the readings provided in class to complete these worksheets:
 * Microscope lab:
 * Play pictionary with your peers - - -use our vocabulary from class to play
 * Begin your bacterial disease research project today. Be sure to CAREFULLY read through the assignment before you begin
 * Complete this graphic organizer as you View understanding viruses
 * Read ch 19 section 2 in table groups. Be sure to PREVIEW the section (look over pictures and tables, review headings and bold faced words) then work together to read the section out loud and complete the worksheets
 * View: polio crusade **OR** 1918 Flu or BBC Horizon - Pandemic and participate in the class discussion

project YOU NEED TEACHER APPROVAL OF THE FILM BEFORE YOU BEGIN -Select a film to view that has an infectious disease central to its plot (examples include: I am legend, the Crazies, Contagion, Outbreak, And the Band Played On) -create a **timeline** of the video plot, a **character study** for the main character and a **report on the disease** being followed (it's origination, method of spread, symptoms, impact on the human body, impact on society, economic impact, etc). You will also identify 5 points of fiction in the movie and their corresponding facts from science. Check out the webpage: [] for an example of what this looks like.

review the characteristics and functions of bacteria and viruses complete the compare and contrast venn diagram for bacteria and viruses prepare for your Virus and Bacteria TEST ||
 * view the video clips from Discovery Education:
 * 1) The Special Chemicals of Life [02:04]
 * 2) Carbohydrates [02:10]
 * 3) Lipids: Fats and Oils [00:37]
 * 4) Proteins [01:47]
 * 5) Nucleic Acids [00:59]

review the elements of living things and complete the quick reference table as you work/read: || || View the video clips Passive Transport and Active Transport Begin your test review ||
 * Take notes as you view the powerpoint. Use your notes to complete the worksheets
 * Start: The amazing osmotic egg lab (3 days)
 * review for test on cell membrane ||
 * TEST ||

Meningitis NIH: emerging and reemerging infectious diseases