Virus Project
You are going to create a virus poster and corresponding model. All text should be word processed and
all pictures computer generated. You must clear your virus with me before proceeding. The following
things will be graded:
Poster
/3
Classification
Name of the virus and family/group of viruses to which it belongs and why
/2
Disease caused
Name(s) of disease(s) it causes
/3
Labeled Diagram
Label capsid and genetic material make sure it matches model; can be
an online image, but must be labeled
/3
Host
List and picture the groups of organisms it infects, including specific body
system, plant parts, etc.
/6
Mode of infection
How does that virus get into the specific targeted system AND cells of the
organism. What vector does it use to get from host to host?
/2
Symptoms
5 symptoms. Tell how the attacked system malfunctions
/2
Prevention/ Cure
Describe how this disease is prevented and any known cures
/3
Neatness
Poster is neat, colorful, and shows significant investment of time
/1
Bibliography
Cite minimum of 3 sources
Model
/12
Model
/4
Proteins
/4
Nucleic acid
/4
/2
/4
Labels
Envelope
Quality
is present
model includes capsid and noncapsid proteins (different
colors)
DNA or RNA Hint: should it be single or double
stranded?
all parts labeled
includes envelope, spikes, or other outer covering present
good craftsmanship with aesthetic appeal
Some websites on virus structure that may help you are:
Molecular Expressions:
http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/cells/virus.html
Microbiology & Immunology: http://www-micro.msb.le.ac.uk/109/structure.html
Principles of Virus Architecture:http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/mmi/stannard/virarch.html
Virus Structure:
http://www.tulane.edu/~dmsander/WWW/224/Structure224.html
Picture Book of Viruses:
http://www.virology.net/Big_Virology/BVFamilyGenome.html
Biological Diversity:
http://www.emc.maricopa.edu/faculty/farabee/BIOBK/BioBookDiversity_1.html
Please staple this rubric to your poster.
DUE: ______
Group Members’ Names:
1.
2.
3.
Score ___________/ 55 pts