Creator: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | visit site
Grade Range: 8 - 11
It’s in the news everyday: Countries are struggling to develop strategies for combating what could be the world’s next pandemic influenza outbreak. This U.S. government Web site from the Department of Health and Human Services provides factual information on the avian flu and the current national strategy for handling it. Includes U.S. and international surveillance reports, current research activities, and potential economic impacts.
In the Classroom
hare this site on your interactive whiteboard or projector. Have cooperative learning groups create multimedia presentations (focusing on causes, the flu itself, how it spreads, how to better protect themselves, etc.). Have groups create commercials about their topic, and complete additional research. Video the commercials and share them on a site such as Teachers.TV <a href="/single.cfm?id=9419">reviewed here</a>.. Provide this link on your class website for students to share with their parents.
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