Curated OER
Anatomy of a Virus
This PowerPoint summarizes details about the virus from the structure and reproduction methods to the different modes of infection. Various viral diseases of animals and plants, viroids, prions and genetic origins of viruses are discussed.
Curated OER
Viruses and Bacteria
In this virus and bacteria worksheet, students will review 7 terms associated with bacteria and viruses by completing a crossword puzzle. Then students will place 9 vocabulary words in a table as either a bacteria or virus related term.
Curated OER
Transcription, Translation, and the Genetics of Microbes
Students construct various virus models using Fruit loops and Alphabits to represent nucleotides and molecules. They constructs capsomeres using shoes as the capsomeres and discuss various viruses.
Other
The Big Picture Book of Viruses
This site has a catalog of all known viruses, including a picture of each, structure, family, hosts, and more.
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College: Retroviruses
A good description of a particular family of viruses. Of interest due to the fact that AIDS is probably caused by a retrovirus.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Virus
An encyclopedia article on viruses discusses what they are and their different classifications. It also gives several examples of viruses, how they can be treated, and gives speculation on their origins.
Estrella Mountain Community College
Online Biology Book: Biological Diversity: Viruses
Through full-color images and concise information, learn about the intracellular parasites, viruses.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Virus Replication
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of the ways viruses can replicate.
