This web quest bundle makes a great activity to introduce the topics of viruses, how vaccines are made, and the body’s immune response. It also is perfect for an emergency sub lesson! I’ve included a variety of engaging video and website resources from: Ask a Biologist, Cells Alive, Amoeba Sisters, CDC, Live Science, and more. – Answer Keys Included!
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Virus Topics Included
- Structure of a typical virus
- Modern Cell Theory
- Bacteriophage
- Lytic Cycle
- Lysogenic Cycle
- Immune System Response
- Leukocytes
- Helper T-Cells
- HIV Virus
- Influenza Virus
- Respiratory Sincitial Virus
- Human Parainfluenza Virus
- Adenoviruses
- Coronaviruses
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Virus
- Wuhan Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Vaccine Development Topics Covered
- Covid-19 Vaccine Development Process
- Vaccine Rapid Response Platforms
- Moderna Nucleic Acid Vaccine Platform
- Antigen
- Pathogen
- Recombinant Protein
- Messenger RNA
- Growth Medium
- Bioreactors
- Fermenters
- Viral Vaccines
- Antibiotics
- Chromatography
- Ultrafiltration
- Stabilizers
- Preservatives
- Adjuvant
- Freeze-dried Vaccines
- Rehydration of Vaccines
Immune System Topics Covered
- Antibodies
- Antigens
- Antigen Presenting Cells
- Active Killer T Cell
- Memory Killer T Cell
- Memory B Cell
- Memory T Helper Cell
- Naive B Cell
- Naive Killer T Cell
- Plasma B Cell
- Vaccine Antigen
- T Helper Cell
- Pathogens
- Vaccination
- Disease Agents
- Target Antigens
- Attenuated Virus
- Primary & Secondary Response
Looking for a No-Prep Lesson on the COVID-19 Coronavirus?
- What is a Coronavirus No-Prep Mini-Lesson
- What is a Coronavirus No-Prep Mini-Lesson – Google Classroom Version
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