Seeking the Zika Virus

In this lesson, students will read an informational text from the National Science Foundation. The text describes current research into the mosquitoes that carry the Zika virus, with the ultimate goal of using the research to predict and possibly prevent future outbreaks. Scientists are studying three towns in Ecuador by collecting data to help them discover the socioeconomic and environmental factors that put people most at risk for diseases carried by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, including the Zika virus. The scientists are also examining how virus transmission by these mosquitoes may be affected by climate change. This lesson is designed to support reading in the content area. The lesson plan includes text-dependent questions with an answer key, a writing prompt with a sample response, and a writing rubric.
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General Information

Subject(s): English Language Arts, Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Overhead Projector, Speakers/Headphones
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: informational text, text complexity, Zika, Zika virus, mosquitoes, mosquito-borne disease, Aedes aegypti, parasite, parasitism
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Assessment,  Video/Audio/Animation,  Text Resource,  Formative Assessment
Resource Collection: STEM Reading Resources

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