In the old days people died as a result of some of the diseases spread by microbes and bacteria. As we have advanced in medicine and technology we have stopped some of these diseases altogether and some we have made less life threatening. Look at one of these periods in history and see what were the most common diseases of the time and what were their effects. Work in groups of four and produce a piece of display work. Use text and pictures.
Influenza mutates at an alarming rate and new strains appear on an annual basis.
Look at the words in italics and try to explain what the writer is trying to say. Describe the symptoms of influenza. Influenza can Kill and show the ways in which old people can look after themselves to prevent this illness. Draw a storyboard which could be used to teach young children about influenza, showing the different symptoms of the illness. Use a computer program to print up the text.