
Characteristics of a Virus (Literacy Activity)
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8th - 10th Grade
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Tracy Holtz
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Identify viral characteristics and explain why they are not considered living organisms
I will
Compare and contrast the characteristics of life against viruses.
We will
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Multiple Choice
Which conclusion about the HIV infection of a host cell is best supported by the diagram?
it takes place outside of living cells
It relies on the host cell to reproduce
it involves the process of meiosis
It requires carbon dioxide (CO2)
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Step 1 - Reach each statement.
Step 2 - After each statement, place a check in the Agree/Disagree in the Your Opinion column.
Anticipatory Guide
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Viruses Handout
Read the virus handout.
When you are done reading, return to the Anticipatory Guide and complete the Finding column.
Provide one piece of evidence for each statement to support your Agree/Disagree views. Use the handout for your evidence.
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Open Ended
What key characteristic(s) could be used to distinguish a virus from a living cell?
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Multiple Choice
True or false: Viruses are more complex than cells.
True
False
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Open Ended
Name and describe the two ways viruses disrupt the homeostasis of a cell.
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Open Ended
How can people treat or fight a viral infection?
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Multiple Choice
Which conclusion about the HIV infection of a host cell is best supported by the diagram?
it takes place outside of living cells
It relies on the host cell to reproduce
it involves the process of meiosis
It requires carbon dioxide (CO2)
Identify viral characteristics and explain why they are not considered living organisms
I will
Compare and contrast the characteristics of life against viruses.
We will
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