Mosquito Bytes

Author:

David Tenenbaum

Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Collection:

The Why Files

Grade Level:

Primary, Secondary

Abstract:

As disease-infected mosquitoes expand their range, these bugs rise higher on the "menace to human health" list. What makes mosquitoes so perfect for disease transfer? Is global warming a factor? How is modern technology being harnessed to combat skeeters? National standards included for grades 5-12. Teacher resource page at http://whyfiles.org/teachers/016skeeter/.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Assessments, Curriculum Standards, Lesson Plans, Teaching and Learning Strategies

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML

Curriculum Standards:

Relevant National Teaching Standards Grade 5-8: Science in Personal and Social Perspectives (Personal Health--Disease and Treatment) Grade 9-12: Life Science (Interdependence of Organisms), Life Science (Behavior of Organisms), Science in Personal and Social Perspectives (Personal and Community Health--Disease and Treatment)

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