Infectious Diseases Unit Digital Download

Comprehensive Science Unit: Viruses, Bacteria, HIV/AIDS, and Infectious Diseases

This 4-part science unit includes 30 lessons (50 minutes each) and 72 pages of printable work bundles, providing engaging, interactive learning for students. It is packed with detailed slideshows, hands-on activities, quizzes, games, and answer keys, offering teachers a complete resource to deliver an outstanding classroom experience. Materials are fully editable and Google Classroom-compatible for digital flexibility.

Key Features

• Printable Work Bundles: 72 pages of activities, critical notes, and assessments.

• Engaging Resources: Interactive slideshows, video links, and quizzes for hands-on learning.

• Flexible Design: Editable formats make it easy to customize for your classroom.

Unit Overview

Part 1: Viruses:

• Lessons: 8 lessons with a 22-page work bundle.

• Topics Covered:

• Virus types (spherical, helical, polyhedral, bacteriophages).

• Viral replication (lytic and lysogenic cycles).

• Case studies on COVID-19 and Ebola.

• Activities: Viral replication simulation and hidden box games.

• Assessments: 1–10 quiz, 20-question review game with bonus rounds.

Part 2: Bacteria

• Lessons: 10 lessons with a 16-page work bundle.

• Topics Covered:

• Types and organization of bacteria (e.g., gram-positive vs. gram-negative).

• Activities: "San and Ella’s Café" foodborne illness simulation using litmus paper.

• Human Microbiome: Positives and negatives of bacteria.

• Bacterial reproduction and exponential growth.

• Assessments: Visual quizzes and graphing exercises.

Part 3: HIV, AIDS, STD's, STI's

• Lessons: 6 lessons with a 13-page work bundle.

• Topics Covered:

• HIV transmission, prevention, and progression to AIDS.

• Simulation activity to demonstrate how viruses like HIV spread in populations.

• Engaging quizzes on STD symptoms and prevention.

• Songs and visuals about gonorrhea and genital herpes for a dynamic lesson.

Part 4: Infectious Diseases Unit

• Lessons: 8 lessons with a 21-page work bundle.

• Topics Covered:

• Spread of infectious diseases and historical pandemics.

• Immune system defense lines: skin/mucus, inflammatory response, and antibodies.

• Military analogy to explain immune responses.

• Vaccines and virus prevention.

• Activities: Immune system diagramming, flu-focused video questions, and hidden box games.

Why Teachers Love This Unit

• Engaging and Interactive: Combines hands-on activities, games, and quizzes for active learning.

• Comprehensive and Structured: Covers foundational biology and public health topics in detail.

• Customizable Materials: Editable resources allow teachers to adapt content to their classroom needs.

This unit is perfect for middle and high school biology, health, or general science classes, providing a robust exploration of viruses, bacteria, and the immune system. It’s ideal for building student understanding of public health and disease prevention in an engaging and memorable way.