1,000 Nets Reducing the Fever

topic: Malaria:

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What can the Average American do to help eradicate malaria? How does a healthy body function? What are the scientific, social, and cultural issues involved in the continued presence of Malaria? How can we create a campaign to raise awareness of this global issue in order to get $10,000 for 1,000 bednets?

background research of cell / informational writing piece complete and present Prezi on body system participate in class discussions, Socratic seminars, and debates about the current methods of Malaria prevention learn and practice effective techniques of persuasion and using evidence to support a claim create a story-board for a short film using persuasive techniques and facts gathered in research critique examples of films looking for effective and ineffective techniques craft an Opinion-Editorial (Op-Ed) writing piece, based on research, on the topic: "What can 'the average American' do to help eradicate malaria?" enter Op-Ed writing piece into New York Times editorial contest (see link for "How to write an editorial" video) or send Op-Ed to another publication create a fundraising campaign to possibly include: website, video, benefit dinner, walk-a-thon, local media coverage, social networking ....

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I can write an argument with clear reasons and relevant evidence. I can support my claim with logical reasons and credible facts where I acknowledge opposing claims. I can conduct short research projects that use several sources to answer a specific question. I can present important findings in a logical way using descriptions, facts, details, and examples. I can explain the function of different body systems and how they relate to one another. I can explain how pathogens affect body systems.

"Malaria: A Race Against Resistance" -- Nature 3 reasons we still havent gotten rid of malaria -Sonia Shah Mosquitoes, Malaria, and Education -- Bill Gates "Cheese, dogs, and a pill to kill malaria" -- Bart Knols "The History of Malaria: An Ancient Disease" -- CDC "Malaria: A Scourge as Old as King Tut" -- New York Times "Nothing But Nets" -- Rick Reilly "Togo: Teenagers Tell Stories of Malaria" "Where Malaria Still Kills" -- New York Times "Should DDT Be Used to Combat Malaria?" -Scientific American "This Little Sticker Acts Like an Anti-Mosquito Force Field -- WIRED