WANTED: Pathogen Project
1. Select a topic from the list below and research it. Create an outline of your
research or concept map (20 pts)
2. Create a “Wanted Poster,” PowerPoint or Video presentation. (56 pts)
 The title of your poster should include why your pathogen is “wanted.”
Ex. WANTED Zufu virus: for degeneration of the liver and deaths of millions of humans.
 Include evidence, (facts, statistics, expert authority, examples), to address
each of the bullets: (Check off as they are done)
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Image (electron micrograph, microscopic picture, drawing, or diagram) of
pathogen
How is the pathogen contracted and type of pathogen? Host?
Where is it most likely to be found- part of body/type of tissue does it effect?
What are the symptoms of the disease?
What are the most effective weapons against the germ? (Prevention
methods, types of medication, vaccines)
How successful are the pathogens? (Do they kill, maim, or temporarily infect
victims? Is there a cure?)
Who are the most common victims? (Age, geographic location, occupation)
How many people are infected? (Total or percentage of population)
Biotechnology- Novel or interesting Research? How is vaccine or medication
made?
See rubric for specific requirements.
5. Create a Work Cited page in MLA format and attach to the back of your
poster. (12 pts)
All evidence must include a citation. At least 3 credible sources must be used.
6. Present your poster to the class in a Museum. (20 pts)
Turn in on time for Museum day
Participate in Museum Search
Answer any questions from the class to the best of your ability
Possible topics:
Disease
Common cold
Influenza (H1N1)
Poliomyelitis
Small pox
Measles/Mumps/Rubella
Chicken pox
Ebola
Mononucleosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Cold Sores
Shingles
SARS
Genital Herpes
Genital Warts
AIDS
Conjunctivitis (Pink eye)
Staph
Diptheria
Black death" (plague)
Anthrax
Pneumonia
Tetanus
Meningitis
Lyme disease
Tuberculosis
Botulism
Cholera
Gonorrhea
Strep throat
Syphilis
Impetigo
Whooping Cough
Leprosy (Hansen's disease)
Typhoid fever
Malaria
African Sleeping Sickness
Mad Cow Disease
Pathogen
Rhinovirus
Influenza virus
Polio virus
Variola
Measles
Varicella
Ebola virus
Epstein-Barr Virus
Hepatitis A Virus I
Hepatitis B Virus I
Hepatitis C Virus I
Herpes simplex virus
varicella zoster
Corona Virus
Herpes simplex virus II
Human Pampiloma virus
HIV
Haemophilus aegyptius
Staphylococcus aureus
Corynebacterium diphtheriae
Yersinia pestis
Bacillus anthracis
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Clostridium tetani
Neisseria meningitis
Borrelia burgdorferi
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Clostridium botulinum
Vibrio cholerae
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Streptococcus pyogenes
Treponema pallidum
Streptococcus pyogenes
Bordetella pertussis
Mycobacterium leprae
Salmonella typhi
Plasmodium
Trypanosoma
Bovine spongiform encephalopathy
Type of microbe
Virus
Virus
Virus
Virus
Virus
Virus
Virus
Virus
Virus
Virus
Virus
Virus
Virus
Virus
Virus
Virus
Virus
Bacteria
Bacteria
Bacteria
Bacteria
Bacteria
Bacteria
Bacteria
Bacteria
Bacteria
Bacteria
Bacteria
Bacteria
Bacteria
Bacteria
Bacteria
Bacteria
Bacteria
Bacteria
Bacteria
Protozoan
Protozoan
Prions
***You may do an infectious disease that is not on this list with
my approval.
Honors: WANTED Pathogen Project Rubric
Outline/Concept Map:
0 1 2 3 4 Concept map or outline is complete; copy turned in on time (x5)
Poster/ PowerPoint/Video:
0 1 2 3 4 Titled with an assertion addressing the threat the pathogen poses.
0 1 2 3 4 Images clearly show the pathogen and infected persons.
0 1 2 3 4 Mode of transmission (how the pathogen is contracted) is clearly explained
with quality evidence.
0 1 2 3 4 A description of where the pathogen is most likely found is supported with
quality evidence.
0 1 2 3 4 A description of symptoms of infection is supported with quality evidence.
0 1 2 3 4 A description of effective weapons against pathogen is supported with quality
evidence.
0 1 2 3 4 A description of the success of the pathogen is supported with quality
evidence.
0 1 2 3 4 A description of the most common victims is supported with quality evidence.
Factors that increase this group’s risk are indicated.
0 1 2 3 4 The number of victims infected is indicated and includes historical context.
0 1 2 3 4 Biotechnology Research regarding pathogen is present and described
clearly.
0 1 2 3 4 Project well organized.
0 1 2 3 4 Project is attractive and colorful; Time was spent
0 1 2 3 4 Font and colors are chosen to enhance a clear presentation of evidence.
0 1 2 3 4 Project is in OWN WORDs and NOT Copied from sources.
Work Cited:
0 1 2 3 4 All evidence has a cited source.
0 1 2 3 4 All sources are cited in MLA format.
0 1 2 3 4 At least three credible sources are used.
Participation in Museum:
0 1 2 3 4 Project is turned in on time (x2)
0 1 2 3 4 Demonstrates a clear understanding of their topic
0 1 2 3 4 Presenter is able to field questions
0 1 2 3 4 Presenter turns in notes from museum
Scores:
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Outline/Concept Map= 20; Poster/PPt/Video=56 Work Cited=12 Participation=20
Good Sites:
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/archive/biowarfare/index.html
http://www.actionbioscience.org/biotech/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bioterror/
http://www.cdc.gov/
http://www.nih.gov/