Why do you think you observed that pattern? Were there any common symptoms among communicable diseases? Why or why not? Why do you think it is important to identify diseases as communicable or noncommunicable? Register to view this lesson Are you a student or a teacher? Unlock Your Education See for yourself why 30 million people use Become a member and start learning now. Become a Member Already a member? Log In Back What teachers are saying about Try it now Already registered? Log in here for access Create an account to start this course today Used by over 30 million students worldwide Create an account
They can also use the internet to find information on common symptoms and the cause of the disease. For example, many students are familiar with the flu and strep throat as examples of communicable diseases, and diabetes or heart disease as noncommunicable diseases. Directions Now that you know about the difference between communicable and noncommunicable diseases, it's time to put your knowledge to the test. In this activity, you will be brainstorming ten diseases that you have encountered in your everyday life, either through experiencing the disease yourself or observing a friend or family member going through it. For each disease, you'll list the symptoms, the cause and then identify the disease as communicable or noncommunicable. If you're not sure about some of the information for a disease, you can use a credible source from the internet such as Mayo Clinic or WebMD. After completing the project, answer the reflection questions. Disease Symptoms Cause Communicable or Noncommunicable Questions Which diseases were more common in your life, communicable or noncommunicable?
Angela Hartsock Angela has taught college microbiology and anatomy & physiology, has a doctoral degree in microbiology, and has worked as a post-doctoral research scholar for Pittsburgh's National Energy Technology Laboratory. View bio Amanda Robb Amanda has taught high school science for over 10 years. They have a Master's Degree in Cellular and Molecular Physiology from Tufts Medical School and a Master's of Teaching from Simmons College. They also are certified in secondary special education, biology, and physics in Massachusetts. A disease is a condition in the body that disrupts normal functions. Why are some diseases contagious while others aren't? This lesson discusses the difference between communicable and noncommunicable diseases. Updated: 11/27/2019 What Are Diseases? Let's say you're sitting at a gate in a major American airport, waiting to board a flight. At a neighboring gate, a flight arrives and several people exit the plane wearing surgical masks. You assume that you should probably avoid these people.