Virus Dating Video/Poster!
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Help a virus find its perfect match! Y ou will be working together in small groups in order to create
either a dating video or a dating profile poster for a particular virus that is looking for its host cell.
Instructions! F
irst, you will need to pick a virus. Any virus will do! Then, you’ll need to research and
make sure to include, within your video or poster, the following information about your virus -
- Name of your specific virus & any diseases it causes
- What kind of cell your virus perfects to infect (viral specificity)
- Somehow integrate (creatively) a brief explanation of how viruses take over and destroy cells
- Sneak in two additional, specific facts about your virus
- Sneak in two facts about the immune system
Creativity is great! I t is also important to be creative when designing your project. Puns and jokes are
encouraged and color is a must for posters. Creativity and effort are 25 full points of this grade.
However, refer to the rubric page for extra ways that you may gain or lose points from coloring, props, puns, and more.
Check out the two partial examples below, showcasing different ways that you can be creative with this project!
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Virus Dating Video/Poster Activity Rubric
25 15 5 0
Virus ● Includes an explanation or ● Has a brief explanation of the ● Has no mention about the No virus
Information diagram of the lytic cycle lytic cycle (infect & destroy) details of the lytic cycle informatio
(infect & destroy) ● Some of the scientific structures ● One or none of the scientific n was
● Scientific structures of the of the virus are mentioned, but structures of the virus are provided.
virus are mentioned not all (glycoproteins, capsid, mentioned
somewhere, including genetic code) were mentioned
glycoproteins, capsid, and
genetic code
Specifics of ● The type of virus selected ● Some specific details about the ● Virus name are mentioned, No specifics
the Virus and its major details was virus are provided but no real specifics to that provided.
clearly explained ● The kind of cell the virus hijacks virus are included
● Type of cell the virus hijacks was implied, but not stated
(is specific to) was included
Specifics of ● Two specifics about the ● One to two specifics about the ● Immune system was briefly No specifics
the immune system were given immune system were given mentioned, but no specifics about the
Immune ● Information about the ● Information provided as were provided immune
System immune system was easy unclear or overly complicated system.
to understand
Creativity & ● Project is well organized ● Project is somewhat organized ● Sloppy execution No effort or
Effort ● Effort is obvious ● Some effort was provided ● Minimal effort was put forth creativity
GAIN EXTRA POINTS:
[ ] Make it funny! Gain up to 10 points for creating a humorous, enjoyable video or being funny with your poster.
[ ] Use props! Gain up to 5 points for creativity integrating props into your video.
[ ] Careful script-work and beautiful coloring! You went above and beyond and it’s beautiful! Gain up to 5 points for perfect posters.
LOSE POINTS:
[ ] Videos - way too long! Lose 10 points for every minute past 4 minutes.
[ ] Posters - no color! How can you make a poster with no colors? Lose up to 20 points.
NOTE ABOUT TEAMWORK:
Individuals can look points by not assisting and participating during work time with their groups. Each member should be working and
collaborating with their partners to the full extent.
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