Typhoid Mary & COVID-19: Understanding Epidemics

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Epidemics

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Grade Level7th Grade

SubjectEpidemics

Original Prompt

create a presentation lesson, a rubric and a worksheet for students that are studying ELA curriculum grade 7, module 2 epidemics RI.7.1, RI.7.4, SL.7.1 L.7.4, RI.7.5 I want them to understand how typhoid mary impacted history, how the disease spread, cause and consequences of it. then for day 4 include a comparison with covid 19 and share the similarities and differences. We are aiming to create a podcast

This worksheet provides a comprehensive overview of two significant health crises: Typhoid Mary, the first asymptomatic carrier of typhoid fever in the United States, and COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Students will explore the life and impact of Mary Mallon, the transmission mechanisms of typhoid fever and COVID-19, and the societal responses to both epidemics, including quarantine measures. The resource also facilitates comparison between the diseases, allowing students to engage with important public health concepts and prepare for a podcast discussion comparing these historical and contemporary epidemics.