1. Is ignorance bliss? What is a virus? What do they mean for us?

2. What’s my test? No test #25A Viral Awareness
Brochure to educate public on three common viruses
Noro
Zika
Influenza
Groups of 6
In class & 10-12
30 points

3. Why are we learning this?
EQ’s & I Can’s
Essential Question What is the difference between a bacteria and a virus? How do we prevent the spread of colds, the flu, the norovirus and the Zika virus? I Can’s Explain whether or not a virus is living. Understand and describe how a virus reproduces. Identify ways to treat a virus if contracted. Educate family members, friends, and others on how to prevent the spread of a virus. Explain the difference between a virus and a bacteria.

4. In-class Homework Assessment Pre-test/Post-test
What do we do now?
Worksheets and Assessments
In-class
Pre-test/Post-test
#20A Virus Basics (10-3)
#22A Viruses and Vaccines (10-4)
#23A Flu, Noro, Zika, Oh My! (10-5 & 10-6)
#24A Bacteria Vs Virus (10-11)
Homework
#21A Lytic Cycle
Assessment
#25 Viral Awareness
Educate others on the basics of the three common viruses in the media today