Killer cholera begins where other diseases end

Secondary KLA:
Science
Educational levels:
Year 9, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12

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This ABC article by Dr Karl continues his examination of the causes, effects and treatments for cholera. A good explanation of how the body responds to the disease cholera and when healthy, maintains a balance in its absorption of water through the digestive system. The historical background to developing treatment for cholera is described.

NSW syllabus outcomes

(SC4-14LW) relates the structure and function of living things to their classification, survival and reproduction

(SC4-15LW) explains how new biological evidence changes people's understanding of the world

(SC5-14LW) analyses interactions between components and processes within biological systems

(SC5-15LW) explains how biological understanding has advanced through scientific discoveries, technological developments and the needs of society

Australian curriculum content descriptions

(ACSSU150) Multi-cellular organisms contain systems of organs that carry out specialised functions that enable them to survive and reproduce

(ACSHE135) Science and technology contribute to finding solutions to a range of contemporary issues; these solutions may impact on other areas of society and involve ethical considerations

(ACSSU175) Multi-cellular organisms rely on coordinated and interdependent internal systems to respond to changes to their environment

(ACSHE161) Advances in science and emerging sciences and technologies can significantly affect people’s lives, including generating new career opportunities

(ACSHE228) The values and needs of contemporary society can influence the focus of scientific research

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Resource type:
Sound
ScOT topics:
Health, Cholera, Glucose, Sodium
File type:
text/html
Language/s:
en-AU
Author:
ABC - Dr Karl's Great Moments in Science
Publisher:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Date created:
Friday, 6 November 2009

Resource ID: e50027b4-2757-4f3b-a57a-abde5e5a02b4