Section outline

  • Context:


    MHJC Learning Framework Step:
    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING concept of virus in general in order to connect our understanding of the living world.


    Success Criteria: (Students can...)

    • identify the characteristics of viruses, and gather facts about viruses
    • sketch a virus diagram and label its important parts
    • describe important facts and characteristics of viruses in general
    • discuss with scientific evidence whether viruses are living organisms or not, or neither


    Activities & Learning Tasks:

    1. Sketch a diagram of a virus, and label the important parts.
    2. List 5-10 facts and characteristics of viruses.
    3. Complete the BrainPop quiz.
    4. Discussion: Are viruses a living thing?