Engine Gunk: Communicable Diseases

You exercise daily, eat all the right foods, do your homework, and go to bed at a reasonable time each night. So how did you get sick? Sometimes, no matter how well you take care of yourself, you can still fall victim to a cold virus, strep throat, the flu, or some other icky illness that becomes gunk in your body. In this topic, you will learn about a variety of diseases, what causes them, and how they are spread. You need to know how to protect yourself from disease to keep your engine running clean. Communicable diseases vary, from minor setbacks to life-threatening illnesses. To avoid having to go to the mechanic, discover ways to keep your engine healthy.

Essential Questions

• What are communicable diseases and how are they spread?
• How are communicable diseases prevented?