Introduction
Students will pick a virus (approved by teacher). They will put themselves in the mind set of that particular virus that wants to reek havoc on the human body. They will research the virus (exposures, symptoms, remedies) and present it in a powerpoint or a video to the class. The powerpoint or video should illustrate the students journey throughout the duration of the Virus.
Task
The presentation or Video could be done in a group or individually.
It should include:
-Name of the Virus
-Where it originates
-How the virus is contracted
-What part of the body it effects
-What symptoms the human will experience
-Some treatments that may cause the virus to lay dormant
-How long it takes the virus to run its course
-What will happen if medical care is not found
Accommodations and Modifications:
-Student may write a short story illustrating their life as a virus.
Process
1) choose Virus
2) Get approval from teacher
3) research virus
4) put together powerpoint or video
5) present to class
Search Internet:
http://science.howstuffworks.com/life/cellular-microscopic/virus-human1…;
http://www.virology.net/big_virology/bvviruslist.html
-This will get you started on what you need to know about viruses in general
- You will need to research your particular virus
Textual resources: School library, Scholarly Journals
Interview with a person that has had the virus themselves.
Evaluation
Evaluations will be done by peers through Peer Evaluation sheets
Teachers will also evaluate project
Conclusion
The students should be able to demonstrate the cycle of a virus of their choice. Understand how a virus is contracted and what it effects. Students should understand what medical treatments are available and how they work to protect the human body.