Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Viruses
Do you know why the flu is considered a RNA virus? This site gives information about what a RNA virus is and how can be contained.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Are Viruses Dead or Alive?
Are viruses alive or dead? How do we determine whether something is alive? Let's compare viruses to the 7 criteria researchers have set to determine if something is alive.
University of California
Ucmp: Introduction to Viruses
A brief overview of viruses from the University of California. Discusses the difference between the lysogenic phase and the lytic phase, gives examples of viral diseases, and provides information on the relationship between viruses and...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Virus Classification
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses how viruses are classified.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Can You Solve the Virus Riddle?
Your research team has found a prehistoric virus preserved in the permafrost and isolated it for study. After a late night working, you're just closing up the lab when a sudden earthquake hits and breaks all the sample vials. Will you be...
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.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Are Viruses Alive: Sample Socratic Questions
Questions regarding the characteristics of life, with emphasis on viruses, are arranged in sequence for Socratic questioning.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Viruses and Human Disease
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how viruses cause human diseases.
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 5.1 Viruses
Understand the genetics and characteristics of viruses.
National Health Museum
Access Excellence: Dr. Frederick A. Murphy Talks About the Ebola Virus
"Dr. Murphy is considered one of the world authorities on viruses. He was the first one to look at the Ebola virus 'face-to-face' in the electron microscope." You will get his perspective on this terrible virus in a question and answer...
City University of New York
The World of Cells: Viruses
Alive or not, viruses are introduced in an easy to follow essay that explains many basic concepts.
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.
Curated OER
Kids Health: West Nile Virus
What is the West Nile virus? How is it transmitted? Find the answers to these questions at this website. Also, learn how the virus affects the body and what you can do to prevent getting the virus.
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.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Body and Mind: The Buzz Z Z on West Nile Virus
Find out what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting West Nile virus. Listen to the podcast of read the transcript.
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: How Do Viruses Attack Cells?
Read about new studies in biotechnology that focus on engineering viruses for the purpose of seeking out and destroying specific cells or discovering new genes or drugs.
Curated OER
Kids Health: West Nile Virus
West Nile virus causes an infection that some people are more susceptible to than others. Learn more about this virus and what you can do to prevent it in this article. Links to related sites are also available.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: West Nile Virus
Provides basic information on West Nile virus including how to avoid it and a map that shows which parts of the United States have the most cases.
University of Michigan
Um: Scientists Discover How Viruses
Good article that brings to light some of the things that viruses do in their life cycle that gives researchers problems.
Estrella Mountain Community College
Online Biology Book: Biological Diversity: Viruses
Through full-color images and concise information, learn about the intracellular parasites, viruses.
Other
The Big Picture Book of Viruses
This resource provides an extensive alphabetical list of viruses.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Biology: Viruses and Prions: Self Check Quiz
This multiple-choice quiz on viruses and prions allows students to get hints for each question and check their answers after submitting.
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: What's West Nile Virus?
Read this kid-friendly article to learn what causes the West Nile Virus, what symptoms to look for, and how to prevent it.
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