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Choose 1 of the following:
1. Create your own virus. You will produce a news bulletin about your virus either recorded or on a poster. Name it, illustrate it, and describe the following:
viral genetic material
mode of transmission
specific host cell
name of disease caused by the virus
symptoms of disease caused by the virus
treatment of disease (if any)
2. Research potential jobs at the CDC. Write job descriptions, find out about schooling necessary for each position, and potential salaries. Create a job fair style display trying to recruit people to work at the CDC.
3. Scientists have begun using viruses to fight diseases like cancer. Research one of these instances and write a paper (at least 1 page, double spaced, 12 pt. font) on your findings. Be sure to site your sources.
4. How did viruses originate? Read the article below to get your mind working. After you read the article write your own hypothesis and back it up with evidence from your research.
Article
1. Create your own virus. You will produce a news bulletin about your virus either recorded or on a poster. Name it, illustrate it, and describe the following:
viral genetic material
- location of outbreak
- survival rate
mode of transmission
specific host cell
name of disease caused by the virus
symptoms of disease caused by the virus
treatment of disease (if any)
2. Research potential jobs at the CDC. Write job descriptions, find out about schooling necessary for each position, and potential salaries. Create a job fair style display trying to recruit people to work at the CDC.
3. Scientists have begun using viruses to fight diseases like cancer. Research one of these instances and write a paper (at least 1 page, double spaced, 12 pt. font) on your findings. Be sure to site your sources.
4. How did viruses originate? Read the article below to get your mind working. After you read the article write your own hypothesis and back it up with evidence from your research.
Article