Virus Model ProjectVirus Model Project

Fall 2011 Holiday X-tra CreditFall 2011 Holiday X-tra CreditThis project is due Monday January This project is due Monday January

22ndnd- NO EXCEPTIONS!!!- NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

You will be making a model of a You will be making a model of a VirusVirus

It must be 3 dimensionalIt must be 3 dimensionalIt must show the two main parts of the virus, the It must show the two main parts of the virus, the nucleic acid core (DNA or RNA) and the protein nucleic acid core (DNA or RNA) and the protein coat (capsid)coat (capsid)Must be hangable (we will be hanging them from Must be hangable (we will be hanging them from the ceiling!)the ceiling!)Some things to keep in mind:Some things to keep in mind: Should be light weightShould be light weight Make it sturdyMake it sturdy No food productsNo food products Nothing flammableNothing flammable

In addition to your 3D model, you In addition to your 3D model, you need to turn in an index card with need to turn in an index card with

the following information about your the following information about your virus:virus:

Name of your virusName of your virus

How is your virus spread?How is your virus spread?

How is your virus treated?How is your virus treated?

2 additional facts unique to your specific 2 additional facts unique to your specific virusvirus

Example Viruses:Example Viruses:Adenovirus Bacteriophage

Ebola VirusCold Virus

Example Viruses:Example Viruses:Flu Virus HIV Virus

Parvovirus Tobacco Mosaic Virus

Example VirusesExample Viruses

Rabies VirusSimien Virus