Name: __________________________________________________ Date: __________ Period: ______
Dice Vocabulary - Viruses
Step #1: Roll for WHAT to do.
Step #2: Roll for WHICH word
(Choose between two)
Roll of the Dice
If you
roll a 1
What you have to do with the word and definition
Write the word out then the definition as a text message. Preserve the meaning
while making the definition as short as possible. No more than 140 characters.
If you
roll a 2
Choose a partner from your group and restate the definition to them in your own
words WITHOUT using any of the same words from the definition.
If you
roll a 3
3X the fun! Choral read the words and definition together. If you are not in perfect
union, re-do it until you get it right.
If you
roll a 4
Share with your group how you would act this word out if you were playing
charades.
If you
roll a 5
Share with your group what you would draw if you had to draw the meaning of this
word OR actually draw it.
If you
roll a 6
Write the definition out and make the important words larger and the least
important words in the definition smaller. Explain why you chose the larger words.
1. Virus - particle made up of nucleic acid, protein, and in some cases lipids, that can
replicate only by infecting living cells
2. Capsid - outer protein coat of a virus
3. Host cell - a cell that harbors foreign molecules, viruses, or microorganisms
4. Lytic cycle - process in which a virus enters a cell, makes a copy of itself, and causes the
cell to burst
5. Lysogenic cycle - process by which a virus embeds its DNA into the DNA of the host cell
and is replicated along with the host cell's DNA
6. Retrovirus - virus that contains RNA as its genetic information
1. HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus) - a retrovirus that destroys white blood cells
called helper T cells and causes the disease known as AIDS (acquired immune deficiency
syndrome). This virus can be transmitted from an infected person to another through
blood (including menstrual blood), semen, vaginal secretions, and breast milk.
2. Helper T cell - a type of white blood cell, that play an important role in the immune
system. HIV attacks these cells.
3. Influenza - usually referred to as the flu or grippe, this is a highly infectious respiratory
disease caused by certain strains of a particular virus. When the virus is inhaled, it
attacks cells in the upper respiratory tract, causing typical flu symptoms such as fatigue,
fever and chills, a hacking cough, and body aches. Your best defense against this virus is
to receive an annual vaccination (according to the Mayo Clinic).
4. Bacteriophage - virus that infects bacteria
5. Prophage - the viral DNA that is embedded in the host cell's DNA
6. Pathogen - a disease-causing agent
Name: __________________________________________________ Date: __________ Period: ______
Vocabulary Word
Your choice from above but you must have all six types of responses and no more than
two of the same type of response.
Virus
Capsid
Host cell
Lytic cycle
Lysogenic cycle
Retrovirus
HIV (Human
immunodeficiency
virus)
Helper T cell
Influenza
Bacteriophage
Prophage
Pathogen
Write two sentences each containing three vocabulary words.
Sentence #1:
Sentence #2: