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Describe or discuss the following with a group. If necessary research possible answers to these topics so that you can make meaningful contributions to the group.
 
  
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<b>1. <section begin=req1 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:1-->
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</noinclude>Describe or discuss the following with a group. If necessary research possible answers to these topics so that you can make meaningful contributions to the group.
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What does the word virus mean? Explain the controversy regarding whether it is alive or not.
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1 /></b>
  
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:<b>a. <section begin=req1a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:2-->
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</noinclude>What does the word virus mean? Explain the controversy regarding whether it is alive or not.
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1a /></b>
  
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</translate><section end=req1a />'''
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:<b>b. <section begin=req1b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:3-->
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:'''b. <section begin=req1b /><translate>
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</noinclude>Name the distinctive characteristics of viruses and why they're not included in any kingdom.
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Name the distinctive characteristics of viruses and why they're not included in any kingdom.  
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1b /></b>
  
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:<b>c. <section begin=req1c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:4-->
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</noinclude>Name some morphological shapes of viruses and give an example of each.
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1c /></b>
  
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</translate><section end=req1b />'''
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:<b>d. <section begin=req1d /><noinclude><translate><!--T:5-->
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:'''c. <section begin=req1c /><translate>
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</noinclude>Explain the importance of vaccines to combat viruses. How do they work?
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Name some morphological shapes of viruses and give an example of each.
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1d /></b>
  
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:<b>e. <section begin=req1e /><noinclude><translate><!--T:6-->
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</noinclude>Describe how viruses reproduce and how the genetic modifications called mutations occur and viral resistance.
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1e /></b>
  
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</translate><section end=req1c />'''
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:<b>f. <section begin=req1f /><noinclude><translate><!--T:7-->
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:'''d. <section begin=req1d /><translate>
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</noinclude>Have viral diseases ever been eradicated? Why is it difficult to treat patients with viral diseases?
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Explain the importance of vaccines to combat viruses. How do they work?
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1f /></b>
  
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<b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:8-->
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</noinclude>Through pictures, video, or detailed descriptions, explain the difference in the following exanthematous or rash diseases:
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2 /></b>
  
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</translate><section end=req1d />'''
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:<b>a. <section begin=req2a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:9-->
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:'''e. <section begin=req1e /><translate>
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</noinclude>Rubella
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Describe how viruses reproduce and how the genetic modifications called mutations occur and viral resistance.
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2a /></b>
  
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:<b>b. <section begin=req2b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:10-->
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</noinclude>Measles
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2b /></b>
  
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</translate><section end=req1e />'''
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:<b>c. <section begin=req2c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:11-->
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:'''f. <section begin=req1f /><translate>
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</noinclude>Chickenpox
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Have viral diseases ever been eradicated? Why is it difficult to treat patients with viral diseases?
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2c /></b>
  
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<b>3. <section begin=req3 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:12-->
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</noinclude>Choose three of the following viral diseases and describe their form of infection, symptoms and prevention. Demonstrate your learning creatively through a display, presentation, or prepared speech:
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3 /></b>
  
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</translate><section end=req1f />'''
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:<b>a. <section begin=req3a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:13-->
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'''2. <section begin=req2 /><translate>
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</noinclude>COVID-19
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Through pictures, video, or detailed descriptions, explain the difference in the following exanthematous or rash diseases:
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3a /></b>
  
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:<b>b. <section begin=req3b /><noinclude><translate>
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<!--T:28-->
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</noinclude>Zika
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3b /></b>
  
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</translate><section end=req2 />'''
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:<b>c. <section begin=req3c /><noinclude><translate>
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:'''a. <section begin=req2a /><translate>
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<!--T:29-->
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Rubella
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</noinclude>Ebola
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3c /></b>
  
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:<b>d. <section begin=req3d /><noinclude><translate>
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<!--T:30-->
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</noinclude>West Nile
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3d /></b>
  
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</translate><section end=req2a />'''
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:<b>e. <section begin=req3e /><noinclude><translate>
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:'''b. <section begin=req2b /><translate>
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<!--T:31-->
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Measles
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</noinclude>Hand, foot, and mouth
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3e /></b>
  
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:<b>f. <section begin=req3f /><noinclude><translate><!--T:14-->
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</noinclude>Herpes
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3f /></b>
  
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</translate><section end=req2b />'''
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:<b>g. <section begin=req3g /><noinclude><translate><!--T:15-->
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:'''c. <section begin=req2c /><translate>
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</noinclude>AIDS
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Chickenpox
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3g /></b>
  
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:<b>h. <section begin=req3h /><noinclude><translate><!--T:16-->
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</noinclude>Mumps
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3h /></b>
  
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</translate><section end=req2c />'''
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:<b>i. <section begin=req3i /><noinclude><translate><!--T:17-->
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'''3. <section begin=req3 /><translate>
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</noinclude>Poliomyelitis
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Choose three of the following viral diseases and describe their form of infection, symptoms and prevention. Demonstrate your learning creatively through a display, presentation, or prepared speech:
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3i /></b>
  
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:<b>j. <section begin=req3j /><noinclude><translate><!--T:18-->
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</noinclude>Meningitis
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3j /></b>
  
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</translate><section end=req3 />'''
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:<b>k. <section begin=req3k /><noinclude><translate><!--T:19-->
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:'''a. <section begin=req3a /><translate>
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</noinclude>Hepatitis
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Cholera
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3k /></b>
  
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:<b>l. <section begin=req3l /><noinclude><translate><!--T:20-->
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</noinclude>Dengue
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3l /></b>
  
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</translate><section end=req3a />'''
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<b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:21-->
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:'''b. <section begin=req3b /><translate>
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</noinclude>Explain the difference between a cold and the flu. Why does the influenza virus cause periodic epidemics (like the Spanish flu, avian flu, H1N1, etc.)?
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Herpes
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4 /></b>
  
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<b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:22-->
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</noinclude>What is the difference between a virus and a prion? Name a disease caused by a prion.
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5 /></b>
  
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</translate><section end=req3b />'''
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<section begin=challenge />
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:'''c. <section begin=req3c /><translate>
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<b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:23-->
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AIDS
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</noinclude>Do one of the following:
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6 /></b>
  
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</noinclude>Give a brief report about a viral pandemic and the impact it had/is having on the world.
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6a /></b>
  
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</translate><section end=req3c />'''
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:<b>b. <section begin=req6b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:25-->
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:'''d. <section begin=req3d /><translate>
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</noinclude>Create a skit, multimedia presentation, or other interactive display that informs an audience of the danger of one or more of these viruses and gives them training in how to combat or control the virus.
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Mumps
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6b /></b>
  
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:<b>c. <section begin=req6c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:26-->
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</translate><section end=req3d />'''
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</noinclude>Have an aid/relief worker give a talk or presentation about epidemics and virus control in a country(ies) in which they have served. Raise money as a group to support aid relief in the country(ies) the worker tells you about.
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6c /></b>
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Poliomyelitis
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<section end=challenge />
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<section end=Body />
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</translate><section end=req3e />'''
 
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Meningitis
 
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</translate><section end=req3f />'''
 
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:'''g. <section begin=req3g /><translate>
 
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Hepatitis
 
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</translate><section end=req3g />'''
 
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Dengue
 
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</translate><section end=req3h />'''
 
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'''4. <section begin=req4 /><translate>
 
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Explain the difference between a cold and the flu. Why does the influenza virus cause periodic epidemics (like the Spanish flu, avian flu, H1N1, etc.)?
 
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</translate><section end=req4 />'''
 
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'''5. <section begin=req5 /><translate>
 
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What is the difference between a virus and a prion? Name a disease caused by a prion.
 
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'''6. <section begin=req6 /><translate>
 
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Do one of the following:
 
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Give a brief report about a viral pandemic and the impact it had / is having on the world.
 
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Create a skit, multimedia presentation, or other interactive display that informs a 3rd world audience to the danger of one or more of these viruses and gives them training in how to combat or control the virus.
 
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Have an aid/relief worker give a talk or presentation about epidemics and virus control in third-world countries. Raise money as a group to support aid relief in the country/(ies) the worker tells you about.  
 
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Viruses

Skill Level

2

Year

2012

Version

24.11.2024

Approval authority

General Conference

Viruses AY Honor.png
Viruses
Health and Science
Skill Level
123
Approval authority
General Conference
Year of Introduction
2012
See also
Health Master Award



1. Describe or discuss the following with a group. If necessary research possible answers to these topics so that you can make meaningful contributions to the group.

a. What does the word virus mean? Explain the controversy regarding whether it is alive or not.

b. Name the distinctive characteristics of viruses and why they're not included in any kingdom.

c. Name some morphological shapes of viruses and give an example of each.

d. Explain the importance of vaccines to combat viruses. How do they work?

e. Describe how viruses reproduce and how the genetic modifications called mutations occur and viral resistance.

f. Have viral diseases ever been eradicated? Why is it difficult to treat patients with viral diseases?

2. Through pictures, video, or detailed descriptions, explain the difference in the following exanthematous or rash diseases:

a. Rubella

b. Measles

c. Chickenpox

3. Choose three of the following viral diseases and describe their form of infection, symptoms and prevention. Demonstrate your learning creatively through a display, presentation, or prepared speech:

a. COVID-19

b. Zika

c. Ebola

d. West Nile

e. Hand, foot, and mouth

f. Herpes

g. AIDS

h. Mumps

i. Poliomyelitis

j. Meningitis

k. Hepatitis

l. Dengue

4. Explain the difference between a cold and the flu. Why does the influenza virus cause periodic epidemics (like the Spanish flu, avian flu, H1N1, etc.)?

5. What is the difference between a virus and a prion? Name a disease caused by a prion.


6. Do one of the following:

a. Give a brief report about a viral pandemic and the impact it had/is having on the world.

b. Create a skit, multimedia presentation, or other interactive display that informs an audience of the danger of one or more of these viruses and gives them training in how to combat or control the virus.

c. Have an aid/relief worker give a talk or presentation about epidemics and virus control in a country(ies) in which they have served. Raise money as a group to support aid relief in the country(ies) the worker tells you about.


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