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DUE FRIDAY DECEMBER 20
Layered Curriculum - Pathogens & Disease
C Level Assignments
You may do as many of these assignments as you choose.
Assignment
Possible Earned
1. Define pathogen, epidemic and pandemic.
5
2. Illustrate how a pandemic looks compared to an epidemic and briefly explain how they’re
different.
10
3. Complete questions #s 1 - 4 on page 86 in the COACH book
5
4. Illustrate the 5 types of pathogens (fungi, bacteria….)
5
5. Draw a picture of a virus. Label the parts.
10
6. Make a list of the three ways biotechnology helps North Carolina.
5
7. Draw an example of the three types of bacteria.
10
8. Make a list of at least 5 pathogens and how to prevent infection.
5
9. In 5 sentences the difference between bacteria and viruses.
5
10. Make a list and explain two prevention methods to take to contain a disease from
becoming an epidemic or pandemic.
5
11. Answer questions (writing out answer choice) 1-12 on PP 97 - 99 in COACH book.
10
12. Write a sentence chain between outbreaks and epidemics.
5
13. Write a letter to a 5th grader explaining the difference between a pandemic and an epidemic.
5
14. Explain in 5 sentences, why it is important to get a flu vaccination each year.
10
15. Write a sentence chain that connects a virus and host cell.
5
B Level Assignments
You must complete 20 points in this section.
Assignments
Possible Earned
1. Create a Venn diagram that compares viruses and bacteria.
5
2. Create a scenario (at least 10 sentences long) in which biotechnology is used to better the lives
of citizens of North Carolina (Pages 92-93 in the COACH book can help)
10
3. Make a foldable that identify the uses (at least 3) of genetically modified organisms and a
controversy of each.
10
4. Create a diagram that demonstrates the differences between two pathogens.
5
5. Create a Venn diagram that compares and contrasts outbreaks and pandemics
10
6. Create a graphic organizer such as a spider map or table that identifies and explains the ways
disease transmission can be slowed (hygiene, vaccines….)
10
7. Describe the impacts to infrastructure during a pandemic. Be specific.
5
8. Create a diagram that demonstrates the differences between pandemic and epidemic. Be
specific and provide examples of each.
10
A Level Assignments
You must complete 10 points in this section.
Assignment
Possible Earned
1. Create 5 multiple choice test questions. You must explain the answer to each question and explain
why every other answer choice is wrong.
2. Make an original diagram, flow chart, or graphic organizer showing how all the concepts we
have studied about pathogens and disease transmission (pathogens, vaccines, disease transmission,
genetically modified) are connected. Must have color and must be creative.
20
10
Total Points________/100
Your score is your decision. It is based on following directions, and your total points completed. You must do at least 10
points per section (A, B and C) and attempt a total of 100 points.
At the end of day 1 (12/18) you must have a minimum of 35 points completed.
At the end of day 2 (12/19) you must have a minimum of 70 points completed.
At the end of day 3 (12/20) you must have a minimum of 100 points completed.
NOTE: If you would like extra credit, you MAY do more than 100 points worth of assignments.