Week of Oct. 3--7 Period 2

10/3/11 Period 2
Week's Objective: Trace the diffusion of influenza flu epidemic

• review computer procedures
• introduce diffusion project
• see "Diffusion Project" for entire directions
• homework: print out your hearth's diffusion map and draw 3 conclusions
  

10/4/11

• quiz
• work on diffusion project part 2
  

Students will compile findings on world map labeling them with dates of reported outbreaks, number of deaths, and possible means of contraction.

10/7/11
Xpedition Lesson Plan
Report
Analyze the pattern of the flu pandemic
a. what could account for some of these patterns
b. draw 2 or 3 conclusions about the spread of the flu

What features today would cause the flu to diffuse faster and farther? What features today would help slow and contain the flu? Write a report taking these factors into consideration, including information about more recent public health issues, such as the SARS virus.

Packet due on Monday!