CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Viruses
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] We have all heard of viruses. The flu, the common cold, and many other diseases are caused by viruses. But what is a virus? Do you think viruses are living? Which...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Viruses
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Introduction to the properties of viruses.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Discovery and Origin of Viruses
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes the discovery of viruses and two hypotheses for the origin of viruses.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Viruses in Research and Medicine
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An overview of using viruses in research and medicine.
Healthline Media
Medical News Today: Articles: Infectious Diseases: What Is a Virus?
Information about what a virus is and the diseases viruses can cause. Learn how viruses are detected, spread, and treated.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Microscopic World Quiz
Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over microorganisms, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Virus Quiz
Take an interactive quiz over viruses. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
Other
Armand Frappier Museum: Micro Discoveries Online: The Microscopic World
This comprehensive exhibit focuses on the wonders of microorganisms, what they are, how they can affect our daily lives, and how they can be manipulated. Videos, games, and animations are included. Teacher resource link explains each...
Center for Educational Technologies
Nasa Classroom of the Future: Rift Valley Fever
The Classroom of the Future provides a nice activity integrating many subject areas. Students work in groups to research outbreaks of Rift Valley Fever in Kenya, and determine actions to control and prevent its spread. Background...
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Infectious Diseases
A self-paced lesson on infectious diseases including bacterial, fungal, viral, and parasitic infections. Each disease featured discusses symptoms and treatment.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Pandemics Spread
A discussion about the globalization of disease, and the implications of a pandemic. Mark Honigsbaum describes the history of pandemics and how scientists can help prevent future outbreaks. [8:00]
National Institutes of Health
National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Disease: The Common Cold
A fact sheet about the common cold. Contains information on the causes of colds along with symptoms, prevention, and treatments of the common cold.
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College: Epidemic: The Origin of Viruses
A very good history that covers the discovery of viruses and their basic characteristics. Includes short biographical information on some of the scientists who contributed to the study.
Biology Pages
Kimball's Biology Pages: Cd8+ T Cell
A high level discussion of the processes in which the killer T cell is involved. Strong biology background required.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Nat. Center for Health Statistics: Hepatitis Statistics
National Center for Health Statistics provides major statistics for viral hepatitis. Includes Overall cases in the U.S. and related deaths.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Infectious Diseases Cards: Measles [Pdf]
Fact sheet on the measles infection describes its symptoms, as well as how it is contracted and how it is prevented.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Infectious Diseases Cards: Mumps [Pdf]
Fact sheet on the mumps infection describes its symptoms as well as how it is contracted and how it is prevented.
American Academy of Family Physicians
Family doctor.org: Antibiotics
This article provides answers to several commonly asked questions about antibiotics. Several of the subjects that are covered include: what are antibiotics, how do they work, what is bacterial resistance, and how do I know when I need...
University of Arizona
University of Arizona: Guia Sobre Procariontes, Eucariontes &Virus
This exercise is to introduce you to the kinds of cells that make up all living systems, and to contrast cells with viruses. At the end you can test your understanding of these topics by taking a short test.
Math Science Nucleus
Math/science Nucleus: Nu, You, and Water Animation
This animation discusses water and its properties in a storybook format. An emphasis is placed on filtration and purification of water.
Other
Merlin's Academy: Chicken Flu
A very good introduction to viruses and their existence. Good graphics help with the discussion.
Other
Wise Kids: Being Savvy Online: A Wise Kids Guide
The internet is a great resource for information and entertainment and is widely used in classrooms and homes. Unfortunately the internet can also be dangerous. This site presents information on some of the risks of internet use and how...