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Hendra Virus

TLF ID M016322

This 11 minute video segment from Catalyst describes research into the Hendra virus with its high mortality rate and animal vectors.

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Educational value

This program gives year 9 science students a respect for the deadly nature of some viruses and the difficulties yet importance of carrying out research into such pathogens. It demonstrates the nature of medical science research.

Year level

9; 10; 11; 12

Topics Homeostasis Immune system Values (Psychology) Biosecurity Nervous system Plant metabolism Innovation Health Endocrine system Discovery (Observations)

Learning area

Science

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Author

Name: ABC - Catalyst
Organization: ABC - Catalyst
Description: author

Contributor

Name: ABC - Catalyst
Organization: ABC - Catalyst
Description: author

Name: State of NSW, Department of Education
Organization: State of NSW, Department of Education
Description: Data contributor

Name: Education Services Australia
Organization: Education Services Australia
Description: Data manager
Address: VIC, AUSTRALIA
URL: http://www.esa.edu.au/

Publisher

Name: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Organization: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Description: Publisher

Resource metadata contributed by

Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
Address: AUSTRALIA
URL: www.esa.edu.au

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Video

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