Outbreak! Series: Event-Based Science (EBS). Grades: 5 6 7 8 9 ENC#: ENC-012798 Publisher: Dale Seymour Publications Date: 1998 Ordering Information

Subjects:

	Science Adaptations. Bacteria. Disease. Immune system. Immunology. Life Science. Microbiology. Microorganisms. Personal and social issues. Reproduction.
	Integrated/interdisciplinary approaches Language arts. Mathematics. Social sciences. Social studies. Writing.

Resource Type:
Learning tools and models; Lessons and activities; Teacher guides.

Supporting Materials:
ENC-017061 Event-Based Science

Abstract:
This curriculum kit, developed for grades 5 through 9, as part of the EVENT BASED SCIENCE (EBS) series, uses the 1995 outbreak of Ebola in Zaire as the focus of a six week study of human diseases. Each EBS module contains a videotape, a teacher's guide, and student text. Students watch the video, which contains television news coverage of a real science related event and read USA TODAY and other newspaper coverage. Discussion of the event reveals students prior knowledge of the related science concepts, and an authentic group project helps teams of students refine their knowledge and explore new concepts and processes. This unit uses a segment from NBC's TODAY show to generate interest in epidemiology. The segment shows scientists and medical personnel on the scene in Kikwit, Zaire, where, in April of 1995, as a deadly outbreak of Ebola struck the population. Students then form teams that will investigate the identity of an unknown disease that is spreading through their community. Background information is available in the form of articles as well as hands-on science activities that help teams gather additional data. In sample activities, students use a dichotomous key to identify bacteria, use a microscope to examine samples of food and water for the presence of microorganisms, and investigate the effects of different medicines on the growth of yeast. The unit also provides interdisciplinary activities that incorporate mathematics, social studies, and writing. Each activity is correlated to national standards for mathematics and science education. The guide also summarizes learning objectives and provides instructions, a schedule of activities, and a list of materials. The student text contains readings and activity sheets. The assessment component of this unit consists of authentic assessments, rubrics for the science activities and group projects, and a comprehensive writing assignment that includes a peer response and self assessment. Charts, tables, answer keys, and masters for student worksheets are also provided. (Author/LCT)

Table of Contents:
[Teacher guide:]
Preface
Science outcomes
Introduction
The hook
The task
Science activities
     The contagious town meeting
     Go team, go!
     Tetanus anyone?
     What's in it for you?
     An ounce of cure
     Born fighters
Interdisciplinary activities
     Social studies: where in the world is Sao Paulo-A?
     Math: warm up activities
     Math: predicting the casualties
Performance assessment
     Writing: a contest

[Student text:]
Preface
The story, Parts 1 to 4
The task
Science activities
     The contagious town meeting
     Go team, go!
     Tetanus anyone?
     What's in it for you?
     An ounce of cure
     Born fighters
Discovery files
     What is a disease?
     Infectious diseases
     Chronic malaria
     Flukes, what are they?
     Cryptococcus neoformans
     Viral pneumonia
     Tuberculosis
     Tetanus
     Active versus passive immunity
     Making a wet mount
     Quarantine
     Famous disease fighters
     Noninfectious diseases
     Immunity
     Lung cancer
     Staying well
     Hotlines for health
On the job
     Doctor of infectious diseases
     Public health investigator
     Vice president for fast food restaurant quality assurance
     School principal
     Immunologist
Interdisciplinary activities
     Social studies: where in the world is Sao Paulo-A?
     Math: warm up activities
     Math: predicting the casualties
Performance assessment
     Writing to persuade
Acknowledgments

Vendor: Dale Seymour Publications Pearson Learning Group PO Box 2500 Lebanon IN 46052 (800) 237-3142 (800) 321-3106 Fax: (800) 393-3156 http://www.pearsonlearning.com

Pricing Information:

Description: 1 student text

Cost: $9.95

ISBN: 978-0-201-49744-1

Description: 1 teacher guide and videotape

Cost: $24.50

ISBN: 978-0-201-49746-5

Description: 1 classroom set

Cost: $145.00

Note: A classroom set contains 1 teacher's guide with videotape(s) and 15 student editions.

ISBN: 978-0-201-49747-2

Publisher:
Dale Seymour Publications

Contributor(s):

Author: Russell G Wright.

Funding Agency:
National Science Foundation (NSF).

Specifications:
Kit includes:
1 teacher guide (viii, 37 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.)
1 student text (vi, 55 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.)
1 videotape (VHS, 4 min. : sound, color ; 1/2 in.)

Record Created: 08/07/1998 Last Modified: 07/13/2005