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VIRUSES and DISEASES
by Fred Goerisch
Las Vegas, Nevada
Objectives: SWBAT
7.1 Describe characteristics if viruses. (Build model of virus)
7.2 Explain why a virus is not considered a living organism.
7.3 Describe a process of a virus invading a cell. (Folded book,
computer animation, index cards)
7.4 Give examples of disease caused by viruses. (Polio, rabies, etc.)
7.5 Describe how viral contagion can be prevented. (Immunization,
personal hygiene.)
7.6 Explore medical careers
Directions: You must acquire the necessary points for each level in
order to move on to the next level. You will work with a partner when
you reach Level 2 project. You and your partner will present a research
project to the class.
LEVEL 1: BASIC UNDERSTANDING – 15 pts
______ Teacher lecture: All about Viruses, Take Notes
______ Teacher lecture: About HIV, Take Notes
______ Art Project - Draw, label and memorize the lytic cycle
______ Craft Project- Make a model of a virus out of nuts and bolts,
explain the lytic cycle to 4 classmates
LEVEL 2: APPLICATION – 50 pts
______ Choose a viral or bacterial infection for a research project –
Work with a partner
Name of disease
______________________________________________
OR
______ Choose a medical career for a research project
Name of career
_______________________________________________
______ Research Outline about your research topic (the 4 squares)
______ Internet/Paper Research about your research topic
______ Decide how you and your partner will present your project (113
Performance List)
Idea(s)___________________________________________________
______ Meet with your partner out of class to work on your topic
(phone, weekend, after school)
TAKE A QUIZ BEFORE LEVEL 3 ___________
LEVEL 3: SYNTHESIS AND EVALUATION – 75 pts
______ Turn in your information for review
______ Finalize your research project, bring it to class.
______ Present to the class, 3 minute presentations (Use the 4 squares
for info)
MOVIE POINTS – 10 pts
______ The case of the Flu virus + 10 things I learned from the movie