Print this Web Links Activity Log to record your findings. In order to view and print these activities, it is necessary to have Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have this, get the free download now. Click the Techie Toolbox for tips and help to make the most of your time on the Web. Unit 10 : The Human Body   Chapter 39 : Immunity from Disease   An Internet WebQuest Integrate the power of the Web with this inquiry-oriented student learning activity p. 1054 Epidemiology A list of links to government agencies and resources about epidemiology, the study of diseases in a population. Surf through some of these sites and write an entry in your science journal discussing some of the deadly diseases threatening populations around the world. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The CDC promotes health and the quality of life by preventing and controlling diseases and providing information on present and emerging infectious diseases. Where are the latest disease outbreaks occurring? Make a class newsletter about this topic. p. 1076 All About Vaccines The Food and Drug Administration maintains this page that has "to the point" information about vaccines. What are some of the vaccines that are available today? Develop a chart that shows the diseases that the vaccines prevent. Understanding the Immune System The National Institute of Health offers some of its publications as online documents. Visit this site and learn more about the human immune system. Use the information on this site to explain this system to a friend. p. 920 Unit 10: The Human Body The Virtual Hospital Search for information on health care at this site. Make a blueprint of the virtual hospital, explaining what each area of the site is used for. The Visible Human Project Follow the link to this site to learn about how to create a complete three-dimensional view of the male and female body using CT and MRI images. Click on the link to view selected images and animations from the project. Write an entry in your science journal explaining how such a model can be useful. The Inner Body Click on the images of the different body systems to see where in the human body the components of the system are located. Click on the overview link at the bottom of each page to get a brief description of each system. With a group of classmates, put together a visual presentation about eh human body, using the information from this site. Physical Activity in Your Daily Life The American Heart Association has put together this Web site to inform students about physical activity and the benefits of exercise. Develop a healthy fitness program for the class. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services This is the government's site for the department of health and human services. Read some current news articles about health, then prepare a speech based on the articles that could be presented by the President.