Name_________________________
Virus and Bacteria Station Work
Today you will be completing various activities on viruses and bacteria. You will need this packet
for your open notes test, so please be sure to do a thorough job.
Station #1: Virus Microslide
Go to the station labeled “The Virus” and draw and classify the viruses shape in the chart below.
Virus Name
Drawing
Shape
Influenza Virus (Flu)- #3
Measles Virus- #4
Tobacco Mosaic Virus- #7
Papilloma Virus (cancer)-#8
Station #2: Bacteria Terms
At this station you will find a worksheet that has pertinent information about bacteria. Using your
notes or the textbook, please complete this worksheet and staple it to this cover sheet.
Station #3: Harmful Bacteria
Bacteria can be harmful to us by causing us to get sick. At this station you will find a microslide
viewer that has several harmful bacteria. Please draw the bacteria and identify the shape of
these bacteria.
Bacteria
Typhiod Fever Bacteria (#2)
Tuberculosis Bacteria (#4)
Pneumonia Bacteria (#3)
Drawing
Shape
Now that you have completed these drawings, please complete the worksheet that is at this
station that discusses other harmful bacteria. Once you complete this WS, staple it to this cover
sheet.
Station #4: Helpful Bacteria
Bacteria can also be helpful because it can help break down dead organisms (decay) or be used in
industry. Please draw and classify the various bacteria in the chart below.
Bacteria Name
Drawing
Shape
Bacteria of Decay- #1
Vinegar Bacteria- #6
Cheese Bacteria- #7
Station #5: Bacteria Classification
At this station you will find 10 bacteria drawings on index cards. Using the key that is provided
identify the names of the bacteria and place those names in the chart below.
#1
#2
#3
#4
#5
#6
#7
#8
#9
#10
After you have classified the bacteria, please complete the worksheet at this station to classify
other bacteria. Once you finish this WS, please staple to cover sheet.