Requirements
- Describe or discuss the following with a group. If necessary research possible answers to these topics so that you can make meaningful contributions to the group.
- What does the word virus mean? Explain the controversy regarding whether it is alive or not.
- Name the distinctive characteristics of viruses and why they’re not included in any kingdom.
- Name some morphological shapes of viruses and give an example of each.
- Explain the importance of vaccines to combat viruses. How do they work?
- Describe how viruses reproduce and how the genetic modifications called mutations occur and viral resistance.
- Have viral diseases ever been eradicated? Why is it difficult to treat patients with viral diseases?
- Through pictures, video, or detailed descriptions, explain the difference in the following exanthematous or rash diseases:
- Rubella
- Measles
- Chickenpox
- Choose three of the following viral diseases and describe their form of infection, symptoms and prevention. Demonstrate your learning creatively through a display, presentation, or prepared speech:
- Cholera
- Herpes
- AIDS
- Mumps
- Poliomyelitis
- Meningitis
- Hepatitis
- Dengue
- Explain the difference between a cold and the flu. Why does the influenza virus cause periodic epidemics (like the Spanish flu, avian flu, H1N1, etc.)?
- What is the difference between a virus and a prion? Name a disease caused by a prion.
- Done one of the following:
- Give a brief report about a viral pandemic and the impact it had / is having on the world.
- Create a skit, multimedia presentation, or other interactive display that informs a 3rd world audience to the danger of one or more of these viruses and gives them training in how to combat or control the virus.
- Have an Aid/relief worker give a talk or presentation about epidemics and virus control in third-world countries. Raise money as a group to support aid relief in the country/(ies) the worker tells you about.
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