Web Links

Unit 8: Diseases and Disorders

Chapter 24, Lesson 3
How Lou Got the Flu
Infectious diseases can spread from person to person or from animal to person. At this Web site, you will explore one person’s experience with flu and how it spread to her. As you are reading this site, create a list of ways that the flu could have been prevented.

Chapter 25, Lesson 3
Understanding the Immune System
HIV and AIDS affect the immune system. Review what you learned about the immune system in the previous chapter by exploring the information at this Web site. Which organs are part of the immune system? How does the body mount an immune response? What are the functions of B-cells and T-cells?

Chapter 26, Lesson 1
American Heart Association
Are you "heart smart"? Visit this Web site to learn how to lower your risk of heart disease and recognize warning signs of heart attack and stroke. Click on the "Exercise & Fitness" link in the Healthy Lifestyle area. Read the articles about physical activity, and then take the Healthy Heart Workout Quiz to see how much you have learned.

Chapter 26, Lesson 2
American Cancer Society
Did you know that at least 30 percent of all cancer deaths and 87 percent of lung cancer deaths are estimated to be caused by cigarette smoking? Another one-third of cancer deaths are related to nutrition and physical activity factors. At this Web site, read about the latest in cancer research as well as ways to help prevent cancer. What are the American Cancer Society's recommendations for nutrition for cancer prevention? What are the recommendations for physical activity and weight control?

Chapter 26, Lesson 3
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, "An estimated 17 million Americans suffer from asthma and approximately 40 million have allergies." This Web site presents detailed information about these two common disorders. Click on the "Asthma & Allergies" link to learn more. Make a chart that shows the similarities and differences between asthma and allergies, including causes, prevention, and treatment.

Chapter 26, Lesson 4
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
Did you know that as many as 5 percent of schoolchildren have attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder? Do you understand the differences among the terms partially sighted, low vision, legally blind, and totally blind? Visit this Web site to learn more about physical and mental disabilities and related issues. Click the "Our Publications" link, and choose "Disability Info." Read about one type of disability, and summarize your findings in a one-page oral report.