A two-page article about the difficult search for the cause of scurvy, with comprehension questions, answer key, and links to videos on the search for causes and cures of other deficiency diseases

4 pages plus answer key.

If you would prefer a complete thematic unit on the long battle to understand and control disease, including a web quest and optional student writing or presentation ideas as well as three reading selections (this one and two more), comprehension and discussion questions, and video links, see ”Medical Mysteries.”