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Powell, Charles C.; Sydnor, T. Davis – 1985
This slide script, part of a series of slide scripts designed for use in vocational agriculture classes, deals with recognizing and controlling diseases found on ornamental landscape plants. Included in the script are narrations for use with a total of 80 slides illustrating various foliar diseases (anthracnose, black spot, hawthorn leaf blight,…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Agricultural Skills, Botany, Disease Control
Chambliss, Catherine – 1987
Undergraduate students' educational needs concerning Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and the faculty role in AIDS education are discussed. Results of a study at the Ursinus College (Pennsylvania) campus to assess both knowledge of and attitudes toward AIDS are summarized. Seventy-three percent of the 141 Introductory Psychology students…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, College Faculty, College Students, Communicable Diseases

Panem, Sandra – Issues in Science and Technology, 1988
Claims that the United States' inadequate response to the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) crisis was more related to structural problems in the country's health system than with politics and social mores. (TW)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Disease Control, Disease Incidence, Federal Government

DiSpezio, Michael A. – Science Teacher, 1990
Contrasted are DNA viruses, RNA viruses, and RNA retroviruses. The structure, genome, and replication of retroviruses are discussed. The discovery, structure, and action of the HIV virus are described. A list of 17 references is included. (CW)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Biological Sciences, Communicable Diseases, Disease Control

Goetz, Angella; And Others – Academic Medicine, 1992
A survey of 149 entering first-year medical residents concerning experiences with and knowledge of infection control investigated occurrence and patterns of accidental needle-sticking and reporting, student immunization for Hepatitis B, and instruction in universal precautions. It is concluded that students are at risk for needle-sticking, but…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Communicable Diseases, Disease Control

Brown, Joseph D.; Richter, Jan – Strategies, 1994
Provides guidelines for physical educators who handle blood and body fluid spills, clean contaminated surfaces and equipment, and clean body fluids from students. The guidelines establish good health practices that can protect teachers and students against various infections and contagious diseases. (SM)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Communicable Diseases, Disease Control, Elementary Secondary Education
Marcec, Andrew – 1987
The learning modules contained in this document are designed to permit instructors in many settings to deliver high quality training to caregivers of Alzheimers' disease patients. Instructors can prepare by reviewing the Instructor's Guide which outlines the behavioral objectives each learner will be expected to achieve to complete the module as…
Descriptors: Alzheimers Disease, Caregivers, Death, Family (Sociological Unit)
Siska, Heather Smith – 1985
The intent of this manual is to present health and safety standards and procedures for the special environment of cooperative preschools, where both teacher-supervisors and parents are present and responsible for the well-being of the children. After a brief discussion about meeting environmental standards, child health is investigated in terms of…
Descriptors: Accidents, Diseases, Guidelines, Health
Arizona State Dept. of Education, Phoenix. – 1988
This publication contains recommended guidelines for developing an AIDS curriculum that will meet the needs of Arizona school districts and recognize local sensitivities. It is emphasized that parental involvement and community support are the key elements for successful AIDS education. These guidelines suggest appropriate background materials…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Class Activities, Communicable Diseases, Curriculum Development

Estes, J. Worth – New England Journal of History, 1996
Presents a fascinating look at the practice of medicine aboard commercial and military ships in the 18th and early 19th centuries. Contemporary medical practice believed all diseases were created by one of four "humors." In spite of this, and the constant presence of disease, most seamen led relatively healthy lives. (MJP)
Descriptors: Diseases, Maritime Education, Medical Services, Medicine
Peace Corps, Washington, DC. Information Collection and Exchange Div. – 1993
This resource manual discusses Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and offers suggestions on activities and games that can be used to enhance education. The manual begins with question-and-answer sections that address basic facts about AIDS, such as its transmission, prevention, cure, infection in the workplace, loss of income from illness,…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adult Education, Class Activities, Communicable Diseases

Postel, Cathleen A. – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1986
A teacher recounts her handling of the deaths of two junior high students, summarizes five stages of death, and reviews children's perceptions of death at different ages. Suggestions for teaching terminally ill students are offered along with ideas for helping parents, handling a class after a death, and helping a student after a death in the…
Descriptors: Coping, Death, Diseases, Emotional Adjustment
Center for Population Options, Washington, DC. – 1990
This report explores policy initiatives, priorities, and plans of action recommended to policymakers with respect to a commitment to education for youth on prevention of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Young people with AIDS/HIV infection, can be offered compassion, hope, and support.…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescents, Communicable Diseases, Community Planning
Scheer, Judith K. – 1990
This booklet is part of the "Children's Activity Series," a set of four supplemental teaching resources that promote awareness about health, family life, and cultural diversity for children in kindergarten through third grade. Nine activities are included in this booklet to help children be "germ smart" help children in kindergarten through third…
Descriptors: Diseases, Health Education, Health Promotion, Instructional Materials
Nasci, Roger S.; Herrington, James E. – 2002
This curriculum guide was designed with the purpose of developing public awareness of LaCrosse (LAC) encephalitis, which is a mosquito transmitted disease. LAC cases have been increasing in large numbers in the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes regions during recent years. This disease primarily affects children under the age of 15, and this guide…
Descriptors: Biology, Diseases, Ecology, Elementary Education