May 31st, 2016 The Hunger Games by: Suzanne Collins

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: The Hunger Games

Level#3

I can see the tear Cato's sword made in the fabric over his thigh. But it in no way prepares me for what lies underneath. There is a deep inflamed gash in his thigh. The wound is oozing both blood and pus. His leg is badly swollen, and worst of all, the smell of festering flesh is enough to make me want to vomit.

"But this is no ordinary feast. Each one of you needs something desperately." I do need something desperately, something to heal Peeta's leg.

"Each of you will find that something in a backpack, marked with your district number, at the Cornucopia at dawn. Think hard about refusing to show up. For some of you, this will be your last chance," says Claudius.

1. What happened to Peeta?





2. What does Peeta need to get better?





3. How does Peeta get what he needs?




4. How do tributes get sponsors?







Level#2

I can see the tear Cato's sword made in the fabric over his thigh. But it in no way prepares me for what lies underneath. There is a deep inflamed gash in his thigh. The wound is oozing both blood and pus. His leg is badly swollen, and worst of all, the smell of festering flesh is enough to make me want to vomit.

"But this is no ordinary feast. Each one of you needs something." I do need something, something to heal Peeta's leg.

"Each of you will find that something in a backpack, marked with your district number, at the Cornucopia at dawn. Think hard about refusing to show up. For some of you, this will be your last chance," says Claudius.


1. What happened to Peeta?





2. What does Peeta need to get better?





3. How does Peeta get what he needs?




4. How do tributes get sponsors?








Level#1

I can see the tear Cato's sword made in the fabric over his thigh. There is a deep gash in his thigh. The wound is oozing both blood and pus. His leg is badly swollen, and worst of all, the smell of festering flesh is enough to make me want to vomit.

"Each one of you needs something." I do need something, something to heal Peeta's leg.

"Each of you will find that something in a backpack, marked with your district number, at the Cornucopia at dawn. Think hard about refusing to show up. For some of you, this will be your last chance," says Claudius.

1. What happened to Peeta?

2. What does Peeta need to get better?

3. How does Peeta get what he needs?

4. How do tributes get sponsors?

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May 27th, 2016 The Hunger Games by: Suzanne Collins

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Level#1: Millions of people in the United States suffer from sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs. Gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and genital herpes are four examples of common STDs. STDs are passed through sexual contact. The best way to avoid STDs is not to have sex. Avoiding sexual contact is called abstinence. If you are sexually active, make sure that the male partner wears a latex condom. The condom protects both partners from the spread of bacteria and viruses.

1. What is it called when a person avoids sexual contact?

2. What does a condom do to protect both partners?

3. What is the best way to avoid getting an STD?

Level#2: Millions of people in the United States suffer from sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs. Gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and genital herpes are four examples of common STDs. STDs are passed through sexual contact. The best way to avoid STDs is not to have sex. Avoiding sexual contact is called abstinence. If you are sexually active, make sure that the male partner wears a latex condom. The condom protects both partners from the spread of bacteria and viruses. Ask your partner if he or she may be a carrier of an STD. Do not have sex if he or she says yes, or if you have any other reasons to believe he or she has an STD. Do not put any needles into your skin. Sharing needles can spread the HIV infection and AIDS.

1. What should you never put into your skin and what would this action cause the spread of?

2. What should you ask your partner before you have sex with them?

3. What should the male partner wear if a couple is sexually active and what does a condom protect both partners from?

Level#3: Millions of people in the United States suffer from sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs. Gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and genital herpes are four examples of common STDs. STDs are passed through sexual contact. The best way to avoid STDs is not to have sex. Avoiding sexual contact is called abstinence. If you are sexually active, make sure that the male partner wears a latex condom. The condom protects both partners from the spread of bacteria and viruses. Ask your partner if he or she may be a carrier of an STD. Do not have sex if he or she says yes, or if you have any other reasons to believe he or she has an STD. Do not put any needles into your skin. Sharing needles can spread the HIV infection and AIDS. If you have symptoms of any STD, see a doctor. The STD gonorrhea has the following effects on the body: A burning sensation while urinating, infection in the female reproductive system, can cause blindness in babies who get the disease from their mother. Chlamydia causes pain and vaginal itching in women, burning sensation in men, and can cause men and women to become sterile. Syphilis causes open sores on the penis or vagina, can cause blindness, paralysis, and mental illness, can cause death if left untreated.

1. Explain the symptoms of the STD known as Syphilis.

2. Explain why sharing needles can be extremely dangerous.

3. Explain the purpose of a condom for both partners in a sexual relationship, and what question should you ask your partner before having sex with them.

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May 26th, 2016 The Hunger Games by: Suzanne Collins

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Level#1: Millions of people in the United States suffer from sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs. Gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and genital herpes are four examples of common STDs. STDs are passed through sexual contact. The best way to avoid STDs is not to have sex. Avoiding sexual contact is called abstinence. If you are sexually active, make sure that the male partner wears a latex condom. The condom protects both partners from the spread of bacteria and viruses.

1. How many people on the United States suffer from sexually transmitted diseases?

2. What are four common examples of STDs?

3. How are STDs passed from one person to another?

Level#2: Millions of people in the United States suffer from sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs. Gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and genital herpes are four examples of common STDs. STDs are passed through sexual contact. The best way to avoid STDs is not to have sex. Avoiding sexual contact is called abstinence. If you are sexually active, make sure that the male partner wears a latex condom. The condom protects both partners from the spread of bacteria and viruses. Ask your partner if he or she may be a carrier of an STD. Do not have sex if he or she says yes, or if you have any other reasons to believe he or she has an STD. Do not put any needles into your skin. Sharing needles can spread the HIV infection and AIDS.

1. How many people in the United States suffer from STDs and what are four common examples of STDs?

2. How are STDs passed, and what is the best way to avoid getting an STD?

3. What is it called when a person avoids sexual contact and what should the male partner wear as protection?

Level#3: Millions of people in the United States suffer from sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs. Gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and genital herpes are four examples of common STDs. STDs are passed through sexual contact. The best way to avoid STDs is not to have sex. Avoiding sexual contact is called abstinence. If you are sexually active, make sure that the male partner wears a latex condom. The condom protects both partners from the spread of bacteria and viruses. Ask your partner if he or she may be a carrier of an STD. Do not have sex if he or she says yes, or if you have any other reasons to believe he or she has an STD. Do not put any needles into your skin. Sharing needles can spread the HIV infection and AIDS. If you have symptoms of any STD, see a doctor. The STD gonorrhea has the following effects on the body: A burning sensation while urinating, infection in the female reproductive system, can cause blindness in babies who get the disease from their mother. Chlamydia causes pain and vaginal itching in women, burning sensation in men, and can cause men and women to become sterile. Syphilis causes open sores on the penis or vagina, can cause blindness, paralysis, and mental illness, can cause death if left untreated.

1. What are four examples of common STDs and how are these STDs passed to another person?

2. Explain the best way to avoid getting an STD and what it is called when a person avoids sexual contact.

3. What should the male partner do to avoid getting or giving an STD?

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May 24th, 2016 The Hunger Games by: Suzanne Collins

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Level#1: Millions of people in the United States suffer from sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs. Gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and genital herpes are four examples of common STDs. STDs are passed through sexual contact. The best way to avoid STDs is not to have sex. Avoiding sexual contact is called abstinence. If you are sexually active, make sure that the male partner wears a latex condom. The condom protects both partners from the spread of bacteria and viruses.

1. What is the best way to avoid getting an STD?





2. What is it called when a person avoids sexual contact?





3. What does a condom do to protect both partners?







Level#2: Millions of people in the United States suffer from sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs. Gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and genital herpes are four examples of common STDs. STDs are passed through sexual contact. The best way to avoid STDs is not to have sex. Avoiding sexual contact is called abstinence. If you are sexually active, make sure that the male partner wears a latex condom. The condom protects both partners from the spread of bacteria and viruses. Ask your partner if he or she may be a carrier of an STD. Do not have sex if he or she says yes, or if you have any other reasons to believe he or she has an STD. Do not put any needles into your skin. Sharing needles can spread the HIV infection and AIDS.

1. What should the male partner wear if a couple is sexually active and what does a condom protect both partners from?







2. What should you ask your partner before you have sex with them?






3. What should you never put into your skin and what would this action cause the spread of?

Level#3: Millions of people in the United States suffer from sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs. Gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and genital herpes are four examples of common STDs. STDs are passed through sexual contact. The best way to avoid STDs is not to have sex. Avoiding sexual contact is called abstinence. If you are sexually active, make sure that the male partner wears a latex condom. The condom protects both partners from the spread of bacteria and viruses. Ask your partner if he or she may be a carrier of an STD. Do not have sex if he or she says yes, or if you have any other reasons to believe he or she has an STD. Do not put any needles into your skin. Sharing needles can spread the HIV infection and AIDS. If you have symptoms of any STD, see a doctor. The STD gonorrhea has the following effects on the body: A burning sensation while urinating, infection in the female reproductive system, can cause blindness in babies who get the disease from their mother. Chlamydia causes pain and vaginal itching in women, burning sensation in men, and can cause men and women to become sterile. Syphilis causes open sores on the penis or vagina, can cause blindness, paralysis, and mental illness, can cause death if left untreated.

1. Explain the purpose of a condom for both partners in a sexual relationship, and what question should you ask your partner before having sex with them.

2. Explain why sharing needles can be extremely dangerous.

3. Explain the symptoms of the STD known as Syphilis.

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May 23rd, 2016 The Hunger Games by: Suzanne Collins

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: AIDS AND HIV

Level#1: AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AIDS is a type of sexually transmitted infection, or STI. A person develops this disease after first getting the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or HIV. This virus infects and destroys cells in the immune system. The immune system protects the body from disease. When the whole immune system fails, the body has trouble fighting off other diseases.

1. What does AIDS stand for?





2. What is AIDS?





3. How does a person develop AIDS?






Level#2: AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AIDS is a type of sexually transmitted infection, or STI. A person develops this disease after first getting the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or HIV. This virus infects and destroys cells in the immune system. The immune system protects the body from disease. When the whole immune system fails, the body has trouble fighting off other diseases. The symptoms of AIDS include weight loss, fevers, rashes, and swollen lymph nodes. Eventually, people with AIDS usually die of a disease that the body can no longer fight, such as pneumonia or cancer. There is no known cure for AIDS. You can get HIV through sexual contact. You can also get the disease by sharing needles to inject drugs into the body. AIDS is also spread from an infected mother to her fetus.

1. What does AIDS stand for and what is it?





2. How does a person develop AIDS and what does it do to the immune system?





3. What does the immune system do and what happens when it fails?







Level#3: AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AIDS is a type of sexually transmitted infection, or STI. A person develops this disease after first getting the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or HIV. This virus infects and destroys cells in the immune system. The immune system protects the body from disease. When the whole immune system fails, the body has trouble fighting off other diseases. The symptoms of AIDS include weight loss, fevers, rashes, and swollen lymph nodes. Eventually, people with AIDS usually die of a disease that the body can no longer fight, such as pneumonia or cancer. There is no known cure for AIDS. You can get HIV through sexual contact. You can also get the disease by sharing needles to inject drugs into the body. AIDS is also spread from an infected mother to her fetus. AIDS has become an epidemic. This disease was first recognized by doctors in the early 1980's. By the end of 1991, it was estimated that between 1 and 1.5 million Americans had become infected with HIV. Some people think that HIV is only passed between same-sex partners. HIV can be passed between men and women. HIV is not passed from one person to another through casual contact such as hugging or shaking hands.

1. Explain what AIDS stands for, what it is, and how it develops.







2. Explain what the immune system does and what HIV does to it.







3. Explain what happens when the immune system fails.








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May 20th, 2016 The Hunger Games by: Suzanne Collins

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: AIDS AND HIV

Level#1: AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AIDS is a type of sexually transmitted infection, or STI. A person develops this disease after first getting the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or HIV. This virus infects and destroys cells in the immune system. The immune system protects the body from disease. When the whole immune system fails, the body has trouble fighting off other diseases.

1. What does the Human Immunodeficiency Virus do to the immune system?





2. What does the immune system do?





3. What happens when the whole immune system fails?







Level#2: AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AIDS is a type of sexually transmitted infection, or STI. A person develops this disease after first getting the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or HIV. This virus infects and destroys cells in the immune system. The immune system protects the body from disease. When the whole immune system fails, the body has trouble fighting off other diseases. The symptoms of AIDS include weight loss, fevers, rashes, and swollen lymph nodes. Eventually, people with AIDS usually die of a disease that the body can no longer fight, such as pneumonia or cancer. There is no known cure for AIDS. You can get HIV through sexual contact. You can also get the disease by sharing needles to inject drugs into the body. AIDS is also spread from an infected mother to her fetus.

1. What are the symptoms of AIDS?




2. What eventually happens to a person who has AIDS?




3. How can a person get HIV?









Level#3: AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AIDS is a type of sexually transmitted infection, or STI. A person develops this disease after first getting the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or HIV. This virus infects and destroys cells in the immune system. The immune system protects the body from disease. When the whole immune system fails, the body has trouble fighting off other diseases. The symptoms of AIDS include weight loss, fevers, rashes, and swollen lymph nodes. Eventually, people with AIDS usually die of a disease that the body can no longer fight, such as pneumonia or cancer. There is no known cure for AIDS. You can get HIV through sexual contact. You can also get the disease by sharing needles to inject drugs into the body. AIDS is also spread from an infected mother to her fetus. AIDS has become an epidemic. This disease was first recognized by doctors in the early 1980's. By the end of 1991, it was estimated that between 1 and 1.5 million Americans had become infected with HIV. Some people think that HIV is only passed between same-sex partners. HIV can be passed between men and women. HIV is not passed from one person to another through casual contact such as hugging or shaking hands.

1. Explain how a person can get HIV.





2. Explain what had happened by the end of 1991.





3. Explain how HIV cannot be passed.







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May 19th, 2016 The Hunger Games by: Suzanne Collins

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: Common Communicable Diseases

Level#1: Some examples of common communicable diseases are colds, the flu, and strep throat. Tuberculosis and mononucleosis are also communicable diseases. Both colds and the flu are caused by viruses. But, they have different symptoms. The symptoms of a cold are runny nose, sore throat, sneezing, and coughing. You can have some of these symptoms with the flu. You may also have headaches, muscle aches, and fever. There are no medications that can cure the common cold or the flu, but you can take medication to treat the symptoms.

1. What are the symptoms of a cold?






2. Besides, the symptoms that a cold and the flu share, what are the other symptoms of the flu?

3. What medications can you take to cure a cold or the flu, how can they be treated?







Level#2: Some examples of common communicable diseases are colds, the flu, and strep throat. Tuberculosis and mononucleosis are also communicable diseases. Both colds and the flu are caused by viruses. But, they have different symptoms. The symptoms of a cold are runny nose, sore throat, sneezing, and coughing. You can have some of these symptoms with the flu. You may also have headaches, muscle aches, and fever. There are no medications that can cure the common cold or the flu, but you can take medication to treat the symptoms. The viruses that cause colds and flu can travel through the air on droplets. The virus is spread when people cough and sneeze without covering their nose and mouth. Tuberculosis, strep throat, and mononucleosis are examples of other communicable diseases. Each of these diseases is caused by bacteria.

1. What can be done to cure a cold or the flu, and can either be treated?





2. How do the viruses that cause the common cold or the flu travel, and how are they spread?





3. What are other examples of communicable diseases and what are they causes by?








Level#3: Some examples of common communicable diseases are colds, the flu, and strep throat. Tuberculosis and mononucleosis are also communicable diseases. Both colds and the flu are caused by viruses. But, they have different symptoms. The symptoms of a cold are runny nose, sore throat, sneezing, and coughing. You can have some of these symptoms with the flu. You may also have headaches, muscle aches, and fever. There are no medications that can cure the common cold or the flu, but you can take medication to treat the symptoms. The viruses that cause colds and flu can travel through the air on droplets. The virus is spread when people cough and sneeze without covering their nose and mouth. Tuberculosis, strep throat, and mononucleosis are examples of other communicable diseases. Each of these diseases is caused by bacteria. Tuberculosis is a disease that affects the lungs. Strep throat is a more common form of communicable diseases. This disease usually causes a sore throat and a fever. Mononucleosis is a disease that affects the white blood cells. It is passed by direct contact with an infected person's saliva.

1. Explain how the viruses for the common cold and the flu can travel, and how they are spread.






2. Give three examples of communicable diseases and what causes these diseases.






3. Explain what mononucleosis affects, and how it is passed from one person to another.








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May 18th, 2016 The Hunger Games by: Suzanne Collins

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: The Immune System and Disease

Level#1: Sometimes pathogens succeed in entering the body. If this happens, the immune system tries to destroy the pathogens. The immune system makes antibodies to fight against them. If the correct antibodies are present when a pathogen enters the body, then the person may not get sick.

1. What can happen if the body has the correct antibodies when a pathogen enters the body?





2. What does the immune system do to fight the pathogens?





3. What happens if pathogens succeed in entering the body?






Level#2: Sometimes pathogens succeed in entering the body. If this happens, the immune system tries to destroy the pathogens. The immune system makes antibodies to fight against them. If the correct antibodies are present when a pathogen enters the body, then the person may not get sick. Vaccinations are a way to prevent certain diseases. When you were young, you were probably vaccinated against smallpox, measles, and other diseases. When you are vaccinated, your body develops antibodies against the dead or weak germs before the stronger, more serious germs attack.

1. What were you probably vaccinated against when you were young?






2. When you are vaccinated what does your body do?






3. What is the purpose of getting a vaccination?







Level#3: Sometimes pathogens succeed in entering the body. If this happens, the immune system tries to destroy the pathogens. The immune system makes antibodies to fight against them. If the correct antibodies are present when a pathogen enters the body, then the person may not get sick. Vaccinations are a way to prevent certain diseases. When you were young, you were probably vaccinated against smallpox, measles, and other diseases. When you are vaccinated, your body develops antibodies against the dead or weak germs before the stronger, more serious germs attack. Scientist have created vaccines for a variety of diseases, including polio, measles, chickenpox, and the flu. There are many more vaccines available today than there were years ago. The development of these new vaccines has meant that many diseases can be prevented. in fact, some diseases no longer exist because of vaccines.

1. Explain what vaccinations a young person would be given to prevent diseases.







2. Explain what happens when you get a vaccination.






3. Explain what the development of new vaccines means and what has happened as a result of these new vaccines.








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May 17th, 2016 The Hunger Games by: Suzanne Collins

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: The Immune System and Disease

Level#1: Sometimes pathogens succeed in entering the body. If this happens, the immune system tries to destroy the pathogens. The immune system makes antibodies to fight against them. If the correct antibodies are present when a pathogen enters the body, then the person may not get sick.

1. What do pathogens sometimes succeed in doing?





2. What happens if pathogens succeed in entering the body?





3. What does the immune system do when it finds pathogens?






Level#2: Sometimes pathogens succeed in entering the body. If this happens, the immune system tries to destroy the pathogens. The immune system makes antibodies to fight against them. If the correct antibodies are present when a pathogen enters the body, then the person may not get sick. Vaccinations are a way to prevent certain diseases. When you were young, you were probably vaccinated against smallpox, measles, and other diseases. When you are vaccinated, your body develops antibodies against the dead or weak germs before the stronger, more serious germs attack.

1. What do pathogens sometimes succeed in doing and what happens if they do?






2. What does the immune system do to fight against pathogens and what happens if the correct antibodies are present?







3. Why are vaccinations used?







Level#3: Sometimes pathogens succeed in entering the body. If this happens, the immune system tries to destroy the pathogens. The immune system makes antibodies to fight against them. If the correct antibodies are present when a pathogen enters the body, then the person may not get sick. Vaccinations are a way to prevent certain diseases. When you were young, you were probably vaccinated against smallpox, measles, and other diseases. When you are vaccinated, your body develops antibodies against the dead or weak germs before the stronger, more serious germs attack. Scientist have created vaccines for a variety of diseases, including polio, measles, chickenpox, and the flu. There are many more vaccines available today than there were years ago. The development of these new vaccines has meant that many diseases can be prevented. in fact, some diseases no longer exist because of vaccines.

1. Explain what happens if pathogens succeed in entering the body, how does the immune system respond to this, and what does the immune system do to try and fight pathogens.








2. Explain what happens when the body has the correct antibodies when a pathogen enters the body.






3. Explain the purpose of a vaccination.








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May 16th, 2016 The Hunger Games by: Suzanne Collins

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: How the Body Fights Disease.

Level#1: Your body has many different ways too fight diseases. It tries to keep the pathogens from getting too far into your body. Different body parts have features that block or kill pathogens. One of the body's defenses is the skin. Layers of dead skin cells stop pathogens form entering the the body. Oil contained in the skin also helps to kill pathogens. The mouth has enzymes that kill pathogens. The stomach has acids that kill pathogens. The nose has mucus and hairs that help to trap pathogens so they cannot get further into the body.

1. What does the body do to fight diseases?





2. How do our different body parts keep us from getting diseases?






3. how does the skin help to protect the body against diseases?







Level#2: Your body has many different ways too fight diseases. It tries to keep the pathogens from getting too far into your body. Different body parts have features that block or kill pathogens. One of the body's defenses is the skin. Layers of dead skin cells stop pathogens form entering the the body. Oil contained in the skin also helps to kill pathogens. The mouth has enzymes that kill pathogens. The stomach has acids that kill pathogens. The nose has mucus and hairs that help to trap pathogens so they cannot get further into the body. The respiratory system's airways and lungs are lined with cilia. Cilia are hair-like structures that are covered with mucus. They move back and forth in a sweeping motion. The mucus on the cilia catches dirt, dust, and germs. The cilia then pushes mucus up toward your throat. Then, you swallow the mucus or you spit it out. In this way the cilia and mucus work together to help keep dirt, dust, and germs out of your lungs. Sneezing is also a way of getting rid of dirt, dust, and pathogens.

1. how does the body try to fight disease and what do different body parts do to help with this?





2. How does the skin help to defend the body agains diseases?





3. What do the mouth, stomach, and nose do to defend the body against diseases?








Level#3: Your body has many different ways too fight diseases. It tries to keep the pathogens from getting too far into your body. Different body parts have features that block or kill pathogens. One of the body's defenses is the skin. Layers of dead skin cells stop pathogens form entering the the body. Oil contained in the skin also helps to kill pathogens. The mouth has enzymes that kill pathogens. The stomach has acids that kill pathogens. The nose has mucus and hairs that help to trap pathogens so they cannot get further into the body. The respiratory system's airways and lungs are lined with cilia. Cilia are hair-like structures that are covered with mucus. They move back and forth in a sweeping motion. The mucus on the cilia catches dirt, dust, and germs. The cilia then pushes mucus up toward your throat. Then, you swallow the mucus or you spit it out. In this way the cilia and mucus work together to help keep dirt, dust, and germs out of your lungs. Sneezing is also a way of getting rid of dirt, dust, and pathogens. White blood cells attack disease pathogens when they enter the body. When your skin is broken, such as when you get a cut, pathogens can enter the body through the cut. White blood cells travel through the blood vessels to the area of the cut. Then, they destroy harmful pathogens. Sometimes, a cut will ooze white or yellow liquid. This is pus. Pus is actually a pool of dead white blood cells and other tissues. If pus is present, it means the cut is infected.

1. Explain how the body tries to fight diseases and what different body parts do to assist in this process.







2. Explain how the skin protects the body against diseases.






3. Explain how the mouth, stomach, and nose protect the body against diseases.








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May 13th, 2016 The Hunger Games by: Suzanne Collins

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: Pathogens in the environment

Level#1: In many cases, diseases start with pathogens in the environment. Many different living and non-living things can be pathogens. Bacteria and viruses are examples of pathogens. Many pathogens are carried from one place to another by insects and animals. These living things are called carriers. Ticks are carriers of Lyme disease. Wearing long sleeves and using insect spray can reduce your risk of getting Lyme disease.

1. Where do diseases start?





2. What can pathogens be?





3. What are two examples of pathogens?






Level#2: In many cases, diseases start with pathogens in the environment. Many different living and non-living things can be pathogens. Bacteria and viruses are examples of pathogens. Many pathogens are carried from one place to another by insects and animals. These living things are called carriers. Ticks are carriers of Lyme disease. Wearing long sleeves and using insect spray can reduce your risk of getting Lyme disease. Bacteria are one-celled organisms. Many kinds of bacteria are actually helpful. Bacteria in your large intestine help break down waste matter in your body. But, some bacteria can make you sick. For example, an open cut can become infected by bacteria.

1. What are the "starters" of diseases in the environment and what can be pathogens in the environment?





2. What are two examples of pathogens?





3. What are the carriers of many pathogens in the environment?







Level#3: In many cases, diseases start with pathogens in the environment. Many different living and non-living things can be pathogens. Bacteria and viruses are examples of pathogens. Many pathogens are carried from one place to another by insects and animals. These living things are called carriers. Ticks are carriers of Lyme disease. Wearing long sleeves and using insect spray can reduce your risk of getting Lyme disease. Bacteria are one-celled organisms. Many kinds of bacteria are actually helpful. Bacteria in your large intestine help break down waste matter in your body. But, some bacteria can make you sick. For example, an open cut can become infected by bacteria. Viruses are microscopic structures that cause disease. Viruses are an unusual kind of pathogen because they are not really alive. However, they can multiply, or reproduce inside of living cells.

1. Explain how diseases start, what can be pathogens, and give two examples of pathogens.








2. Explain how pathogens travel from place to place, give an example of a carrier and the disease it carries.







3. Explain how a person could protect themselves against Lyme disease.









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May 12th, 2016 The Hunger Games by: Suzanne Collins

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: Understanding Diseases

Level#1: Understanding the causes of diseases is the first step in preventing them. Diseases can be separated into two groups. These groups are communicable and non-communicable diseases. A communicable disease is one that can be passed form one person to another. Communicable diseases are sometimes called contagious diseases. The common cold, influenza or " flu" and strep throat are communicable diseases. AIDS is an example of a more serious communicable disease.

1. What are communicable diseases sometimes called?






2. What are examples of communicable diseases?





3. What is an example of a serious communicable disease?






Level#2: Understanding the causes of diseases is the first step in preventing them. Diseases can be separated into two groups. These groups are communicable and non-communicable diseases. A communicable disease is one that can be passed form one person to another. Communicable diseases are sometimes called contagious diseases. The common cold, influenza or " flu" and strep throat are communicable diseases. AIDS is an example of a more serious communicable disease. A non-communicable disease is one that is not contagious. Cancer, high blood pressure, and Lyme disease are non-communicable diseases. These diseases do not spread from one person to another. There are risk factors that can make people more likely to get the disease. These risk factors include smoking, not eating healthy foods, and not wearing insect repellent.

1. What is an example of a more serious communicable disease?





2. What is a non-communicable disease and what are some examples?





3. What are the risk factors of the non-communicable diseases you listed?






Level#3: Understanding the causes of diseases is the first step in preventing them. Diseases can be separated into two groups. These groups are communicable and non-communicable diseases. A communicable disease is one that can be passed form one person to another. Communicable diseases are sometimes called contagious diseases. The common cold, influenza or " flu" and strep throat are communicable diseases. AIDS is an example of a more serious communicable disease. A non-communicable disease is one that is not contagious. Cancer, high blood pressure, and Lyme disease are non-communicable diseases. These diseases do not spread from one person to another. There are risk factors that can make people more likely to get the disease. These risk factors include smoking, not eating healthy foods, and not wearing insect repellent. The bubonic plague killed 25 million people in Europe between 1347 and 1400. No one knew what caused the plague or how to stop it. The plague was called an epidemic because it infected so many people. An epidemic is a widespread occurrence of a certain disease. Epidemics still occur today. Many people consider AIDS to be an epidemic. Once started, epidemics are difficult to control.

1. Explain what a non-communicable disease is, give several examples, and list the risk factors related to these diseases.







2. Explain why the plague was called an epidemic, how many people did it kill, and where did it happen.






3. Explain what an epidemic is and give an example of a recent epidemic.







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May 11th, 2016 The Hunger Games by: Suzanne Collins

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: Understanding Diseases

Level#1: Understanding the causes of diseases is the first step in preventing them. Diseases can be separated into two groups. These groups are communicable and non-communicable diseases. A communicable disease is one that can be passed form one person to another. Communicable diseases are sometimes called contagious diseases. The common cold, influenza or " flu" and strep throat are communicable diseases. AIDS is an example of a more serious communicable disease.

1. What is the first step in preventing diseases?






2. What are the names of the two groups of diseases?





3. What is a communicable disease?

Level#2: Understanding the causes of diseases is the first step in preventing them. Diseases can be separated into two groups. These groups are communicable and non-communicable diseases. A communicable disease is one that can be passed form one person to another. Communicable diseases are sometimes called contagious diseases. The common cold, influenza or " flu" and strep throat are communicable diseases. AIDS is an example of a more serious communicable disease. A non-communicable disease is one that is not contagious. Cancer, high blood pressure, and Lyme disease are non-communicable diseases. These diseases do not spread form one person to another. There are risk factors that can make people more likely to get the disease. These risk factors include smoking, not eating healthy foods, and not wearing insect repellent.

1. What is the first step in understanding diseases and how many groups of diseases are there?

2. What are the names of the two groups of diseases and what is a communicable disease?

3. What are communicable diseases sometimes called and what are some examples?

Level#3: Understanding the causes of diseases is the first step in preventing them. Diseases can be separated into two groups. These groups are communicable and non-communicable diseases. A communicable disease is one that can be passed form one person to another. Communicable diseases are sometimes called contagious diseases. The common cold, influenza or " flu" and strep throat are communicable diseases. AIDS is an example of a more serious communicable disease. A non-communicable disease is one that is not contagious. Cancer, high blood pressure, and Lyme disease are non-communicable diseases. These diseases do not spread form one person to another. There are risk factors that can make people more likely to get the disease. These risk factors include smoking, not eating healthy foods, and not wearing insect repellent. The bubonic plague killed 25 million people in Europe between 1347 and 1400. No one knew what caused the plague or how to stop it. The plague was called an epidemic because it infected so many people. An epidemic is a widespread occurrence of a certain disease. Epidemics still occur today. Many people consider AIDS to be an epidemic. Once started, epidemics are difficult to control.

1. Explain how diseases can be prevented, how diseases can be separated, and what these groups are called.

2. Explain what communicable diseases are and what they are sometimes called.

3. Give some example of common communicable diseases and a serious one.

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May 10th, 2016 The Hunger Games by: Suzanne Collins

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: Fighting Diseases with Medicine.

Level#1: Alexander Fleming was another important scientist. In 1928, he was trying to grow some dangerous bacteria in a small dish. The bacteria were the kind that caused blood poisoning. One day, Fleming noticed a green mold growing in the dish. it look something like bread mold. Fleming look at the mold through a microscope. he saw that a yellow fluid was coming out of the mold. It was killing the bacteria. He called it penicillin. It was the first antibiotic.

1. What was Alexander Fleming doing in 1928?





2. What kind of bacteria was Fleming working with?





3. What did Fleming notice in the dish and what did it look like?







Level#2: Alexander Fleming was another important scientist. In 1928, he was trying to grow some dangerous bacteria in a small dish. The bacteria were the kind that caused blood poisoning. One day, Fleming noticed a green mold growing in the dish. it look something like bread mold. Fleming look at the mold through a microscope. he saw that a yellow fluid was coming out of the mold. It was killing the bacteria. He called it penicillin. It was the first antibiotic. Antibiotics are medicines that are used to kill harmful bacteria. Today, antibiotics save the lives of millions of people suffering form diseases.

1. What was Fleming doing in 1928 and what type of bacteria was he dealing with?




2. What did Fleming notice that was also growing in the dish, and what did it look like to him?





3. What did Fleming do with the mold he saw and what did he see?








Level#3: Alexander Fleming was another important scientist. In 1928, he was trying to grow some dangerous bacteria in a small dish. The bacteria were the kind that caused blood poisoning. One day, Fleming noticed a green mold growing in the dish. it look something like bread mold. Fleming look at the mold through a microscope. he saw that a yellow fluid was coming out of the mold. It was killing the bacteria. He called it penicillin. It was the first antibiotic. Antibiotics are medicines that are used to kill harmful bacteria. Today, antibiotics save the lives of millions of people suffering form diseases. Louis Pasteur was a French scientist who developed some of the first vaccines. One day, a small boy was bitten by a dog with a disease called rabies. At the time, anyone infected with the disease eventually died. Pasteur had just developed a vaccine for rabies, but it was for animals, not for people. The boy's parents begged Pasteur to try to save their son. He finally agreed to try the vaccine on he boy. Pasteur's vaccine saved the boy's life.

1. Explain who Alexander Fleming was, and what he was trying to do in 1928.






2. Explain what Fleming noticed, what it looked like, and what he did next.






3. Explain what Fleming saw under the microscope and what was going on.








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May 9th, 2016 The Hunger Games by: Suzanne Collins

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: Fighting Disease: By Keeping Clean.

Level#1: In hospital rooms of the 1800s, many people died from infections that started in uncovered, or open, wounds. A Scottish doctor named Joseph Lister guessed that germs might be causing these infections. He look for and found a good "germ killer." It was carbolic acid. Lister began to cover open wounds with bandages soaked in weak carbolic acid. Lister also washed his instruments and hands with carbolic acid. He even tried spraying his operating room with carbolic acid.

1. What did many people die from in the 1800s that started in their uncovered, or open, wounds?






2. What did the Scottish doctor Joseph Lister do?






3. What did Scottish doctor Joseph Lister look for and find?








Level#2: In hospital rooms of the 1800s, many people died from infections that started in uncovered, or open, wounds. A Scottish doctor named Joseph Lister guessed that germs might be causing these infections. He look for and found a good "germ killer." It was carbolic acid. Lister began to cover open wounds with bandages soaked in weak carbolic acid. Lister also washed his instruments and hands with carbolic acid. He even tried spraying his operating room with carbolic acid. The results were great. The number of infections went down. Many patients stayed alive who would have died before. Lister's carbolic acid was the first antiseptic, or germ killer, that worked. Soon, doctors learned that steam could kill germs, too. Today, medical instruments and bandages are sterilized by putting them in hot steam. Doctors wear sterilized gloves, clothes, and masks.

1. What was killing many people in hospital rooms in the 1800s and what did Scottish doctor Joseph Lister think was causing it?






2. What did Scottish doctor Joseph Lister look for and find, and what did he do as a result of what he found?






3. How did Scottish doctor Joseph Lister's use of carbolic acid work out?







Level#3: In hospital rooms of the 1800s, many people died from infections that started in uncovered, or open, wounds. A Scottish doctor named Joseph Lister guessed that germs might be causing these infections. He look for and found a good "germ killer." It was carbolic acid. Lister began to cover open wounds with bandages soaked in weak carbolic acid. Lister also washed his instruments and hands with carbolic acid. He even tried spraying his operating room with carbolic acid. The results were great. The number of infections went down. Many patients stayed alive who would have died before. Lister's carbolic acid was the first antiseptic, or germ killer, that worked. Soon, doctors learned that steam could kill germs, too. Today, medical instruments and bandages are sterilized by putting them in hot steam. Doctors wear sterilized gloves, clothes, and masks. Several years after Lister's discovery of antiseptics, two other scientist found out more about fighting disease. They were Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch. Together these scientist came up with the idea of the germ theory. The theory proposed that germs, or microscopic organisms, caused diseases. Their theory, led to many other advancements in understanding the causes of diseases.

1. Explain what Scottish doctor Joseph Lister "guessed" was causing infections that people were dying from, and what did he look for and find to try and fix this problem.






2. Explain what Joseph Lister did as a result of discovering carbolic acid.






3. Explain the resulting outcome of Joseph Lister's use of carbolic acid.









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May 6th, 2016 The Hunger Games by: Suzanne Collins

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: Cancers of the Reproductive System.

Level#1: Cancer can affect the reproductive organs as well. Men can suffer from testicular cancer. Women can have ovarian cancer, breast cancer, uterine cancer, and cancer of the cervix. These disease can sometimes be treated with medication or radiation. But, it is important to detect these cancers early. This can be done through regular doctor's visits and through self-exams. You cannot always avoid all forms of reproductive cancer, but you can take steps to reduce your risk. You can also find cancers early before they become serious.

1. What type of cancer can men suffer from?





2. What type of cancer can women suffer from?





3. How can these diseases sometimes be treated?

Level#2: Cancer can affect the reproductive organs as well. Men can suffer from testicular cancer. Women can have ovarian cancer, breast cancer, uterine cancer, and cancer of the cervix. These disease can sometimes be treated with medication or radiation. But, it is important to detect these cancers early. This can be done through regular doctor's visits and through self-exams. You cannot always avoid all forms of reproductive cancer, but you can take steps to reduce your risk. You can also find cancers early before they become serious. If you are a male, you have a one in six chance of getting prostate cancer. Doctors find almost 280,000 new cases of reproductive cancer each year. Reproductive cancers affect men and women. Many cancers can be treated if caught early. People who smoke cigarettes or people who are obese are much more likely to develop cancers of all types including reproductive cancers.

1. What are the reproductive cancers that can affect both men and women?





2. How can reproductive cancers be treated?





3. How can reproductive cancers be detected early?







Level#3: Cancer can affect the reproductive organs as well. Men can suffer from testicular cancer. Women can have ovarian cancer, breast cancer, uterine cancer, and cancer of the cervix. These disease can sometimes be treated with medication or radiation. But, it is important to detect these cancers early. This can be done through regular doctor's visits and through self-exams. You cannot always avoid all forms of reproductive cancer, but you can take steps to reduce your risk. You can also find cancers early before they become serious. If you are a male, you have a one in six chance of getting prostate cancer. Doctors find almost 280,000 new cases of reproductive cancer each year. Reproductive cancers affect men and women. Many cancers can be treated if caught early. People who smoke cigarettes or people who are obese are much more likely to develop cancers of all types including reproductive cancers. The biggest risk factor for cervical cancer is a virus known as HPV. The virus passes between partners during unprotected sex. Many types of cancers are easier to treat if they are found early. Mammograms are tests that detect breast cancer. The Pap test detects cancer cells in the cervix. Boys and men should check their testicles monthly fro signs of cancer. Girls and women should do monthly breast exams to check for cancer. Tell your doctor about any lumps and discuss your risk factors and ways to reduce them.

1. Explain the different types of reproductive cancers that both men and women can get.







2. Explain how reproductive cancers can be treated and how they can be detected early.






3. Explain the chances of a male getting prostate cancer and about how many new cases of reproductive cancers are found each year.







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May 5th, 2016 The Hunger Games by: Suzanne Collins

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: Disorders of the Reproductive System.

Level#1: One of the most common disorders of the reproductive system is infertility. Infertility is the inability to have children naturally. It may be caused by a physical problem with either the male or female in a relationship. Many things can cause a person to be infertile. Men sometimes have a low sperm count. In women, diseases or infections can cause scar tissue in the Fallopian tubes. In such cases, the sperm cannot get to the egg. Surgery can sometimes unblock the tubes. But, many women with this problem are infertile.

1. What is one of the most common disorders of the reproductive system?





2. What is infertility?





3. What causes infertility and who can it be a problem for?

Level#2: One of the most common disorders of the reproductive system is infertility. Infertility is the inability to have children naturally. It may be caused by a physical problem with either the male or female in a relationship. Many things can cause a person to be infertile. Men sometimes have a low sperm count. In women, diseases or infections can cause scar tissue in the Fallopian tubes. In such cases, the sperm cannot get to the egg. Surgery can sometimes unblock the tubes. But, many women with this problem are infertile. Some women do not produce enough eggs. Finally, some women are born with malformed reproductive organs. This problem, too, can lead to infertility.

1. What is one of the most common reproductive disorders?

2. What is infertility and what may cause it?

3. What are the causes of infertility in men and in women?

Level#3: One of the most common disorders of the reproductive system is infertility. Infertility is the inability to have children naturally. It may be caused by a physical problem with either the male or female in a relationship. Many things can cause a person to be infertile. Men sometimes have a low sperm count. In women, diseases or infections can cause scar tissue in the Fallopian tubes. In such cases, the sperm cannot get to the egg. Surgery can sometimes unblock the tubes. But, many women with this problem are infertile. Some women do not produce enough eggs. Finally, some women are born with malformed reproductive organs. This problem, too, can lead to infertility. Other problems can occur with the reproductive system. in women, the ovaries can develop masses of tissue called ovarian cysts. Ovarian cysts can be harmful to the woman's health. Some women also have irregular menstrual cycles. Irregular menstrual cycles can often be treated with medication.

1. Explain what one of the most common disorders of the reproductive system is.

2. Explain what causes infertility in males and females.

3. Explain what scar tissue in the Fallopian tubes can cause, and what can sometimes be done to fix the problem.

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May 3rd, 2016 The Hunger Games by: Suzanne Collins

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: The Stages of Pregnancy and Childbirth.

Level#1:

Pregnancy usually lasts about nine months. Pregnancy is often divided into three stages, or trimester. During each trimester, the embryo will grow in length and in weight. It will develop organs that it will need to survive outside of its mother's uterus. After about eight weeks, the embryo is called a fetus. The fetus grows in a pouch-like structure, called the amniotic sac.

1. How long does pregnancy usually last?




2. What are the three stages that pregnancy is divided into?




3. What happens to the embryo during each trimester?






Level#2:

Pregnancy usually lasts about nine months. Pregnancy is often divided into three stages, or trimester. During each trimester, the embryo will grow in length and in weight. It will develop organs that it will need to survive outside of its mother's uterus. After about eight weeks, the embryo is called a fetus. The fetus grows in a pouch-like structure, called the amniotic sac. Shortly before birth, the amniotic sac usually breaks. Strong muscle movements in the mother's uterus, or contractions, force the baby out of the mother's body. Contractions are also known as labor pains. The baby leaves its mother's body through the vagina.

1. How long does pregnancy usually last?





2. What is pregnancy often divided into and what happens to the embryo during each of these stages?





3. What does the embryo develop into after about eight weeks?







Level#3:

Pregnancy usually lasts about nine months. Pregnancy is often divided into three stages, or trimester. During each trimester, the embryo will grow in length and in weight. It will develop organs that it will need to survive outside of its mother's uterus. After about eight weeks, the embryo is called a fetus. The fetus grows in a pouch-like structure, called the amniotic sac. Shortly before birth, the amniotic sac usually breaks. Strong muscle movements in the mother's uterus, or contractions, force the baby out of the mother's body. Contractions are also known as labor pains. The baby leaves its mother's body through the vagina. After the baby is born, the placenta is also pushed out of the mother's body. Shortly after birth the mother's breasts begin to produce milk. the result is from the effects of hormones from the pregnancy.

1. Explain how long pregnancy usually lasts, and what is happening to the embryo during each trimester.






2. Explain what the fetus grow in during its development and what happens shortly before birth.






3. Explain what contractions are and what they are also known as.







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