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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.
- Under 5 minutes
- 30 to 45 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per student
- Ages 11 - 18
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan, Model
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- card stock or other heavy paper
- 2-3 feet of yarn
- 6 extra-large cotton balls
- scissors
- tape
- triangle template
Subjects
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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering
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Engineering
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Life Sciences
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Cells
- Cell Structure and Function
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Diversity of Life
- Viruses and Bacteria
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Heredity and Genetics
- Genetic Engineering
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Human Body
- Medicine
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Cells
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Mathematics
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Geometry
- Plane Geometry
- Solid Geometry
- Representation
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Geometry
Informal Categories
- Model Building
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Yu, Julie
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Exploratorium, 2006
Funding Sources:
- National Science Foundation, 0610238
- National Science Foundation, 0925383