VIRUS MODEL GUIDELINES

In this activity, you will research a specific virus, write a brief report, and build a physical model.

1. Choose a virus to study and have it approved. The T4 (bacteriophage) is not allowed.

2. Type or write in cursive, a 5 paragraph report (approximately 1 ½ pages) about the virus. Using the following guide for writing the report.

    paragraph 1 – introductory paragraph 2 – 3 sentences
    paragraphs 2 – 4 any of the following categories
        A) info. on virus – disease caused, how spread, organisms affected
        B) historical info. – severe outbreaks, virus/vaccine discovery
        C) symptoms and/or damage done
        D) cures and/or treatments
    paragraph 5 – conclusion (summary)

3. Build a three dimensional model of the virus. The model must be free standing or hanging.

4. Attach a label to the model containing the following information.
    A) name of the virus
    B) disease it causes
    C) your name

If the report is typed, the margins must be no wider than 1" and the font should be 12 or 14.   Typing the report is not a requirement.

Due date is Thursday, October 4.