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Direct linkKaelin, Mark; Huebner, Wendy – Science Scope, 2003
The recent worldwide SARS outbreak has put the science of epidemiology into the headlines once again. Epidemiology is "... the study of the distribution and the determinants of health-related states or events and the application of these methods to the control of health problems" (Gordis 2000). In this context, the authors have developed a…
Descriptors: Epidemiology, Scientific Literacy, Middle School Teachers, Science Education
Johnson, Carla – Science Scope, 2003
Recent events, such as the anthrax scares and the SARS outbreak, have forced teachers to focus on issues such as disease control and bioterrorism in their own backyards. Students are aware of the current biological issues in the news and are curious about infectious diseases and the issues relating to biological warfare. In order to address the…
Descriptors: Disease Control, Terrorism, School Safety, Problem Based Learning
