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Cholera's prevention preferable to its cure

TLF ID M016506

This ABC article by Dr Karl describes in detail aspects of how water balance occurs with some interesting examples of when things go wrong. He then outlines the disease, cholera and how it is associated with bacteria carried by water and the disruption to our water balance. Dr Karl looks at the causes and effects of cholera as part of our search for better health.

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Educational value

This resource addresses the Australian Curriculum literacy capability and Science Understanding relating to the biological sciences for science students in years 8 and 9. This resource is best used combined with two other Dr Karl resources on cholera.

Year level

9; 10; 11; 12

Topics Homeostasis Plant structure and function Immune system Cholera Nervous system Plant metabolism Health Endocrine system Body systems

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Science

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Author

Name: ABC - Dr Karl's Great Moments in Science
Organization: ABC - Dr Karl's Great Moments in Science
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Contributor

Name: ABC - Dr Karl's Great Moments in Science
Organization: ABC - Dr Karl's Great Moments in Science
Description: author

Name: State of NSW, Department of Education
Organization: State of NSW, Department of Education
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Name: Education Services Australia
Organization: Education Services Australia
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Address: VIC, AUSTRALIA
URL: http://www.esa.edu.au/

Publisher

Name: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Organization: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
Address: AUSTRALIA
URL: www.esa.edu.au

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