LEsson two:
viral replication
Duration: 1-2 Classes
Hook: "Flu Attack: How a virus invades your body" - this video is excellent because while it provides an accurate visualization of how a virus infiltrates a cell, its audio is rife with common misconceptions. The teacher may choose to mute the video and speak over the images, or allow it to play through and ask the class to identify the misconceptions.
Text Material: Viral replication cycles (104)
Bacteriophages (104)
Activity: VIRUSBALL!!! Get the rules here.
Misconceptions Addressed: 1b), 2a), 2b), 2c)
Assessment for Learning: Students had a great time accurately sequencing DNA and throwing viruses around
Hook: "Flu Attack: How a virus invades your body" - this video is excellent because while it provides an accurate visualization of how a virus infiltrates a cell, its audio is rife with common misconceptions. The teacher may choose to mute the video and speak over the images, or allow it to play through and ask the class to identify the misconceptions.
Text Material: Viral replication cycles (104)
Bacteriophages (104)
Activity: VIRUSBALL!!! Get the rules here.
Misconceptions Addressed: 1b), 2a), 2b), 2c)
Assessment for Learning: Students had a great time accurately sequencing DNA and throwing viruses around