Yellow Fever Investigation

Yellow Fever Investigation

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English

6th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RI.6.2, RI.6.5, RL.6.2

+7

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Yellow Fever?

Back

Yellow Fever is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, characterized by fever, chills, loss of appetite, and yellowing of the skin due to liver damage.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is the disease called Yellow Fever?

Back

Because those infected with the disease had a yellowing of the skin due to the disease affecting the liver.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Is there a vaccination to prevent Yellow Fever?

Back

Yes, there is a vaccination to prevent Yellow Fever.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary cause of Yellow Fever?

Back

The primary cause of Yellow Fever is the bite of infected mosquitoes.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who was the director of the Yellow Fever investigation group?

Back

Dr. Reed was the director of the group of investigators/researchers.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was Dr. Reed's main goal in his work?

Back

Dr. Reed hoped to alleviate human suffering through his research on Yellow Fever.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the symptoms of Yellow Fever?

Back

Symptoms include fever, chills, loss of appetite, muscle pain, and yellowing of the skin.

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