Many scientists think the flu comes from ducks in China.
Discuss these questions, using pages 8 and 9 of Infection, Detection, and Prevention or the online version on the American Museum of Natural History website. The Amazing Microbe Hunters Have your students learn about the groundbreaking scientists that helped to understand how microbes are responsible for diseases, then report to the class. There is an online version on the American Museum of Natural History website. Although it may seem like humans are at war with microbes and that they are winning, it's important to realize that most microbes are good and even necessary for life. There is also an online version on the American Museum of Natural History website.