Health: Malaria
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What is a challenge Africa has, what is its impact, and what can be done about it?
During this project you will...
CONNECT to the topic by watching the video below:
Malaria in Sub Saharan Africa (easier)
CHOOSE one topic you want to learn more about.
Each topic has its own webpage full of information you will use (see top of page)
WONDER
Create questions you think you will need to answer to understand your topic and how impacts/affects Africa.
INVESTIGATE
Using ONLY the credible/reliable sources we provide (NO Google searches),
find the answers to your questions
paraphrase (put into your own words and sentence structure) what you learned
Tell me where you found your information
CONSTRUCT/EXPRESS
Finally, after finding all your information, write about your topic or create a Google Slides presentation to teach someone about your topic. Be sure to include:
What is the challenge Africa has?
What is its impact?
What is a solution?
Malaria:
How has malaria affected Africa?
Answer your questions using these CREDIBLE sources
Credible/Reliable sources with information on the problem
1. First, CONNECT to the topic by watching the video below...
Malaria in Sub Saharan Africa (short video)
2. Second, use encyclopedias to complete your question tables... (keyword: malaria)
🥇 Britannica Young Adults (grade level)
🥇 Britannica Library Children (elementary level)
World Book (link only works at CMS)
3. Third, use some of these reliable resources... (No Google searches)
Watch this 4 minute video from the World Health Organization about Malaria. To cite this video, copy and paste this citation: WHO: Key Facts About Malaria (updated). Health Topics. World Health Organization, 9 Dec. 2014. Web. 27 Oct. 2015.
Check out this very interesting graphic on infectious disease graphic
National Geographic Article July 2007: Malaria
Malaria: It's not just in tropical places anymore
Why Mosquitos Prefer to Bite Humans over other Animals article
World Health Organization Malaria update 2016 (report and video)
To answer the question, why is malaria such a challenge for Africa, try looking up the Health of countries in Africa (such as Uganda) in Culture Grams.
Watch this 4 minute video about Stomping Out Malaria in Africa by Peace Corp.
When accessing the databases from home, you may have to enter your Douglas County Library card number and PIN (which is the last four digits of your phone number).
Learn what can be done using CREDIBLE sources
Here are some solutions to the problem and organizations trying to help
Malaria Vaccine-NPR Audio/Transcript (October 2021)
World Health Organization Malaria update 2016 (report and video)
You may also find solutions in the credible/reliable sources to the left
OTHER RESOURCES
Most books on your topic are already on the cart ready for you to use. Bibliography of books available in our Learning Commons.
Sweetsearch.com - search by your keywords (all results are reliable)