Virus Rap Assignment
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Read, review, and learn all Powerpoint slides and videos on viruses for homework.
In class, the next day, create 4 work groups. Groups will have the following assigned slides:
Group 1 : Virus overview slide and 3 structure slides
Group 2 : Replication – overview, attachment, penetration, video
Group 3: Replication – DNA viruses, RNA viruses (2), retroviruses
Group 4: Replication – synthesis, assembly, videos. Vectors (2 slides) and video.
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Develop review questions that comprehensively cover the information on each of your assigned slides.
Present your slides in a lecture format.
At the end of your presentation, ask the class to respond to your review question.
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Virus Rap Song
We will create a rap song about virus structure and reproduction. You will need to locate a “beat” for
the rap and I would suggest that you go to YouTube to find your music beat. (Beat only. No words!)
Work in your assigned group to create the rap song. Write the lyrics down and lyrics are to be
submitted to me at the end of your performance. You will have one class period to create your rap.
Lastly, you will perform your rap song for the class. Presentations are expected to be 4-5 minutes.
This project is worth 25 points. The rubric explains how the project will be graded.
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Category
Speaks Clearly
3
Speaks clearly and
distinctly (94-85%) of
the time,
Facial expressions and
body language
sometimes generate a
strong interest and
enthusiasm about the
topic in others.
Volume is loud enough
to be heard by all
audience members at
least 90% of the time
2
Speaks clearly and
distinctly all (84-75%) of
the time,
Facial expressions and
body language are
used to try to generate
enthusiasm, but seem
somewhat faked.
Time
4
Speaks clearly and
distinctly all (100-95%)
of the time,
Facial expressions and
body language
generate a strong
interest and enthusiasm
about the topic in
others.
Volume is loud enough
to be heard by all
audience members
throughout the
presentation.
Presentation is 4-5 min.
Presentation is 3-4 min.
Presentation is 2-3 min.
Content: Virus General
Properties
100% of content is
correct and specific
90-99% of content is
correct and specific
80-89% of content is
correct and specific.
Content: Virus
Structure and Enzymes
100% of content is
correct and specific
90-99% of content is
correct and specific
80-89% of content is
correct and specific.
Content: Viral
Attachment
100% of content is
correct and specific
90-99% of content is
correct and specific
80-89% of content is
correct and specific.
Content: Viral
Penetration
100% of content is
correct and specific
90-99% of content is
correct and specific
80-89% of content is
correct and specific.
Content: Viral Nucleic
Acid Synthesis
100% of content is
correct and specific
90-99% of content is
correct and specific
80-89% of content is
correct and specific.
Content: Viral
Assembly
100% of content is
correct and specific
90-99% of content is
correct and specific
80-89% of content is
correct and specific.
Content: Viral Release
100% of content is
correct and specific
90-99% of content is
correct and specific
80-89% of content is
correct and specific.
Energetic
Volume
Volume is loud enough
to be heard by all
audience members at
least 80% of the time
1
Speaks clearly and
distinctly less than 74%
of the time
Very little use of facial
expressions or body
language. Did not
generate much interest
in topic being
presented.
Volume often too soft to
be heard by all
audience members.
Presentation is less
than 2 min.
Less than 80% of
content is correct and
specific
Less than 80% of
content is correct and
specific
Less than 80% of
content is correct and
specific
Less than 80% of
content is correct and
specific
Less than 80% of
content is correct and
specific
Less than 80% of
content is correct and
specific
Less than 80% of
content is correct and
specific