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Interactive
Mariners' Museum and Park

Age of Exploration: The Great Exchange

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Article
Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: The Buzz About Mosquitoes

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
American Academy of Family Physicians

Family doctor.org: Mononucleosis

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Article
National Institutes of Health

Niehs: Enfermedades Provocados Por El Ambiente De a a Z

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Virus Quiz

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take an interactive quiz over viruses. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 11.39 Excretory System Diseases

For Students 5th - 9th
Take a look at some disorders of the human Excretory system.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 5.5 Bacteria and Humans

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore some different harmful and helpful bacteria.
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Website
Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Crohn's Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about Crohn's disease, including, symptoms and treatments.