Detective ________________________________ Period_______
Purpose: To become more familiar with one particular pathogen that can impact the normal functioning of the human body causing disease or illness. You will be researching a disease or illness caused by a parasite. Through your investigation you will learn such things as which pathogen causes the disease or illness, prevention methods, and types of treatments used. You will construct a creative and well-organized educational brochure, such as one you would find at a doctor’s office or clinic, about your disease or parasite.
Targets Assessed:
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Target 14- I can analyze how viruses, bacteria, fungus, and parasites interfere with normal body function.
Target 15 I can recognize that and give examples of microorganisms that can cause disease .
Target 16 - I can know that there are a variety of medicines available to fight microorganisms (treatments, cures).
Target 17 - I can recognize that vaccines help the body build immunity without causing illness
(prevention).
Essential Vocabulary:
Project Directions:
1.
Sign-up for a disease/parasite/illness.
2.
Research your disease using the resources available in class or research that you have brought in from home. Take notes about your disease/parasite on the given note sheet and additional notebook paper if necessary.
 Be sure to put the information in your own words.
 You must include detailed information about each of the three areas.
3.
Using computer paper or a piece of small construction paper, create a tri-fold brochure with the information you have researched about your disease/parasite.
Tri-fold brochure format
Front:
 Name of disease/parasite/illness
 Your name and class period
Middle:
 Include the following 3 headings and detailed information about each one on the inside of your brochure. (bulleted lists may be included)
 History/Causes/Transmission
 Symptoms
 Prevention/Treatment/Cures
 ***HIGHLIGHT*** VOCABULARY WORDS USED IN YOUR BROCHURE (You need to include 5 of the essential vocabulary words from above and use them in the correct context.)
Back:
 List and define the vocabulary words used in the brochure.
Anywhere within your brochure
 Include at least two printed or neatly drawn pictures.
 Type or handwrite information neatly (NOT IN PENCIL)

Take notes using the resources available in class. Be sure to put the information in your own words!
You may not be able to answer all of the questions listed below, but they are meant to guide you in your research. Answer as much as you can and add any other important information you find. Use additional notebook paper if you need more space to take notes.
*Be sure to include the HEADINGS on your brochure.
Name of Disease: _____________________________
1.
HISTORY/CAUSES/TRANSMISSION (You may not find a lot of information about the history, but include what you find. Focus mostly on the cause and transmission of the
disease/parasite) (PUT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BROCHURE)
History o Who discovered the disease/parasite/illness? When? o How has the disease/parasite/illness impacted or effected society? o What research has been done on this disease/parasite/illness? o What population of people are more likely to get the disease/parasite/illness? (younger/older, males/females, other)
Causes o Is the disease/parasite/illness caused by bacteria, a virus, fungi, or parasite? Type of pathogen.
(such as a protist, worm)
Transmission o How is the disease/parasite/illness spread? o How does a person get it? (person to person, blood, an animal, etc.)

2.
SYMPTOMS (PUT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BROCHURE) o What are the symptoms of the disease/parasite/illness? o Can it lead to other problems? o Can it cause death?
3.
PREVENTION/TREATMENT/CURES (PUT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BROCHURE)
Prevention o What can be done to prevent this disease/parasite/illness?(wash hands, vaccines, don’t come in contact with someone with the disease) o Is there a vaccine for this disease/parasite/illness? o How effective is the vaccine? What age is it given? Side effects?
Treatments o Are there treatments for the disease/parasite/illness? o What medicines are available? How do you get it?(prescription/over-the-counter)
Cures o Can it be cured or will a person always have it?
5. *List & define vocabulary words used. (PUT IN THE BACK OF THE BROCHURE)
(You need to include at least 5 of the essential vocabulary words in your brochure.)

Name:__________________________
Period: _________
Name of Disease:__________________________
Grading Checklist
HISTORY/CAUSES/TRANSMISSION
SYMPTOMS
PREVENTION/TREATMENT/CURES
0
0
1
1
0 1
LISTED AND DEFINED AT LEAST 5 VOCABULARY WORDS
1 0
Used in context in brochure & highlighted 0
INCLUDED AT LEAST 2 PICTURES/DRAWINGS
0
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4 5
NOTES COMPLETED ON 3 OTHER BROCHURES
0
OVERALL QUALITY/FOLLOWED DIRECTIONS
0
1
1
2
2
3
Name of peer corrector:_____________________ Total: _________/ 26
Name:__________________________ Name of Disease:__________________________
Period: _________
HISTORY/CAUSES/TRANSMISSION
SYMPTOMS
PREVENTION/TREATMENT/CURES
Grading Checklist
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
LISTED AND DEFINED AT LEAST 5 VOCABULARY WORDS
0 1
Used in context in brochure & highlighted 0
INCLUDED AT LEAST 2 PICTURES/DRAWINGS
1
2
2
3 4 5
0
NOTES COMPLETED ON 3 OTHER BROCHURES
0
1
1
2
2 3
OVERALL QUALITY/FOLLOWED DIRECTIONS
Total: _________/ 26
0 1 2
Name of peer corrector:____________________

Name:__________________________
Period: _________
Name of Disease:__________________________
Grading Checklist
HISTORY/CAUSES/TRANSMISSION
SYMPTOMS
PREVENTION/TREATMENT/CURES
0
0
0
1
1
1
LISTED AND DEFINED AT LEAST 5 VOCABULARY WORDS
0 1
1 Used in context in brochure & highlighted 0
INCLUDED AT LEAST 2 PICTURES/DRAWINGS
0
NOTES COMPLETED ON 3 OTHER BROCHURES
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4 5
0
OVERALL QUALITY/FOLLOWED DIRECTIONS
0
Total: _________/ 26
1
1
2
2
3
Name of peer corrector:____________________
BROCHURE
REVIEW
& NOTES
Disease:
Who made it?:
Disease:
Who made it?:
Disease:
Who made it?:
History
Causes/Transmission
Symptoms
Prevention/Treatments
Cures
New thing learned

BROCHURE
REVIEW
& NOTES
History
Causes/Transmission
Disease:
Who made it?:
Symptoms
Disease:
Who made it?:
Disease:
Who made it?:
Prevention/Treatments
Cures
New thing learned