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Plagues: Bacteria

Completed by 55 learners
Ages 12-17
Live One-Time Class
Learn about the 10 worst diseases caused by bacteria
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(104 reviews)

Live video meetings
Meets once
3-12 learners per class
50 min

What's included

1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 7 - 10
We're going to earn about 10 different bacterial diseases starting with The Black Death Plague and ending with Anthrax.  We will talk about how bacteria are transmitted, the disease they cause, how it's treated or prevented and some of the interesting history and science.  This class is meant as a broad survey so we'll spend three or four minutes on each bacteria.  We'll see some pictures of the bacteria and some of the infections and then we'll talk about some of the science. The lesson will involve a presentation from me, a slideshow, and a discussion with learners.  The diseases we'll cover are:
Black Death (Yersinia Pestis)
Typhoid (Salmonella enterica Typhi)
Diphtheria (Corynebacterium diphtheriae)
Whooping cough (Bordetella pertussis)
Tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis)
Leprosy (Mycobacterium leprae)
MRSA (Staphylococcus aureus)
Tetanus (Clostridium Tetani)
Botulism (Clostridium botulinum)
Anthrax (Bacillus anthracis)

This is going to be a really fun class.  Bacteria are fascinating and exciting. They've shaped history civilization and guided our technology and they remain one of the most persistent threats to human health. Bacteria have been, and still are, are tools and weapons. They're also a testament to how far we've come as once fearsome agents have become nothing more than trivial nuisances.

Learning Goals

Students will learn about...
how bacteria cause disease
How we can prevent bacterial infections
History and stigma attached to some of the infections
Some of the ways doctors and scientists have tackled some the worst epidemics past and present

Other Details

Parental Guidance
There are two or three images that show rashes and lesions on backs, arms, and neck. I don't think they'll cause a problem but very sensitive children might find them uncomfortable.
Supply List
I'll provide a completely optional guided note handout
 1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined April, 2020
4.8
104reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Washington Teaching Certificate in Science
I'm have a Masters degree for molecular biology from Tulane University. I worked as a virologist for four years.  I've been teaching science for the last 5 years

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