Evolutionary Medicine

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 10.06.03

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction
  2. Overview
  3. Rationale
  4. Background
  5. Strategies
  6. Activities (Adapted from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
  7. Endnotes
  8. Resources for Students

The Human Impact on the Environment and the Effects on Asthma and Allergies

Deborah A. Johnson

Published September 2010

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Resources for Students

"Allergy Attack." Weekly Reader. Volume 88. May 7. 2010: 4-5

A weekly magazine that teachers can have delivered to their school and this one happens to have a cover story on allergies and how Americans are being affected and the causes of the rise of allergy and asthma sufferer.

Carter, Alden R. and Siri M.Carter. I'm Tougher Than Asthma. Albert Whitman & Co.

This book was written by a young girl and her mother dealing with life as an asthmatic.

Harrington, Geri. Jackie Joyner-Kersee: Champion Athlete. Chelsea House, 1994

This is a story of this extraordinary athlete and her struggle with asthma.

Martin, Ann M. The Babysitter's Club: Welcome to the BSC, Abby. Scholastic Inc., 1995

Abby, a new girl in town, has to be rushed to the hospital while she was baby sitting.

Ostrow, William and Vivian Ostrow. All About Asthma. Albert Whitman & Co. Morton Grove, 1989

This book was written by a young boy and his mother as they deal with his asthma.

Sander, Nancy. I'm a Meter Reader. Allen & Hansbury

This book teaches children how to use a peak flow meter.

Sander, Nancy. So You Have Asthma, Too. Allergy and Asthma Network Allen & Hansbury, 1988

This book teaches children about asthma in a delightful way.

Savage, Eileen Dolan. Winning Over Asthma. Pedipress, Inc., 2001

This is a story of a child living with asthma.

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