Mariners' Museum and Park
Age of Exploration: The Great Exchange
A great description and explanation of the exchange that took place between the Old World and New World as a result of European exploration. Find examples of plants, animals, and diseases that were traded as a result of exploration and...
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: The Buzz About Mosquitoes
As annoying as mosquitoes are, they are an essential part of the web of life. However, they also carry and spread diseases that can kill people. See how scientists are researching mosquitoes to help control the spread of these diseases.
American Academy of Family Physicians
Family doctor.org: Mononucleosis
This article gives easy-to-understand information about Mononucleosis, including symptoms, how it's passed, diagnosis, treatment, and activity warnings. This is a great article to check out in order to get an overview of information on...
National Institutes of Health
Niehs: Enfermedades Provocados Por El Ambiente De a a Z
An A to Z list of illnesses and disorders caused by environmental factors, e.g., asthma, allergies, mercury poisoning, cancer and others. Each is listed with a short, one paragraph overview of the condition and causes.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Virus Quiz
Take an interactive quiz over viruses. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 11.39 Excretory System Diseases
Take a look at some disorders of the human Excretory system.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 5.5 Bacteria and Humans
Explore some different harmful and helpful bacteria.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Crohn's Disease
This resource provides information about Crohn's disease, including, symptoms and treatments.