Pathogens in our Water Supply
Objectives:
Identify types and sources of water contamination;
identify common waterborne pathogens and related diseases
Driving Questions
What are the different types of pathogenic microorganisms that are transmitted to humans (animals) through contaminated water? How do these microorganisms differ?
Explore and Investigate
Identify types and sources of water contamination; • identify common waterborne pathogens and related diseases
Cholera
Giardia (Protist- Parasite)
Health Science Labs
Bacteria vs Virus--What's the Difference?
Other Resources