Oswaldo Cruz

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/oswaldo-cruz

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Oswaldo Cruz born?August 5, 1872
2. Where was Oswaldo Cruz born?São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
3. When did Oswaldo Cruz die?February 11, 1917
4. What is Oswaldo Cruz known for?Pioneering research in bacteriology and epidemiology, and founding the Oswaldo Cruz Institute
5. What is the academic affiliation?Member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters (fifth chair)

Bacteriology: The scientific study of bacteria, including their role in disease and their characteristics.
Epidemiology: The branch of medicine that deals with the incidence, distribution, and possible control of diseases and other factors affecting health.
Public Health Officer: An official responsible for implementing and enforcing public health laws and regulations within a community.
Biomedical Research: Scientific investigation that seeks to understand the biological and chemical basis of disease and health.