Viral Packaging

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In this activity, learners create virus models, including nucleic acid and proteins, using simple materials. This resource includes information about virus structure and gene therapy.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
30 to 45 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
1 cent - $1 per student
Age Range:
Ages 11 - 18
Resource Types:
Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan, Model
Language:
English

Materials List (per student)

  • card stock or other heavy paper
  • 2-3 feet of yarn
  • 6 extra-large cotton balls
  • scissors
  • tape
  • triangle template

Keywords

Subjects

  • Engineering and Technology
    • Engineering
      • Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering
  • Life Sciences
    • Cells
      • Cell Structure and Function
    • Diversity of Life
      • Viruses and Bacteria
    • Heredity and Genetics
      • Genetic Engineering
    • Human Body
      • Medicine
  • Mathematics
    • Geometry
      • Plane Geometry
      • Solid Geometry
    • Representation

Informal Categories

  • Model Building

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • touch

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

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Access Rights:

  • Free access

By:

  • Yu, Julie

Rights:

  • All rights reserved, Exploratorium, 2006

Funding Sources:

  • National Science Foundation, 0610238
  • National Science Foundation, 0925383

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