8.L.1 Understand the hazards caused by agents of diseases that affect living organisms
8.L.2 Understand how biotechnology is used to affect living orgamisms
8.L.1.1 Summarize the basic characteristics viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites relating to the spread, treatment and prevention of disease.
8.L.1.2 Explain the difference between epidemic and pandemic as it relates to the spread, treatment and prevention of diseases.
8.L.2.1 Summarize aspects of biotechnology including: *specific genetic information available *careers *economic benefits to NC *ethical issues and implications for agriculture