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Retroviruses and Viral Diversity InteractiveRetroviruses and Viral Diversity Interactive
Publisher
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Interactives
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Duration
15 mins
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Retroviruses and Viral Diversity

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Eight percent of DNA comes from retroviruses. Learn what sets retroviruses apart from other types of viruses with an presentation that focuses on the differences between viruses with a DNA genome, an RNA genome, and retroviruses. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

viruses, dna, rna

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Research other retroviruses the presentation does not mention
  • Go into more detail on reverse transcriptase

Classroom Considerations

  • Assumes prior knowledge of DNA and RNA

Pros

  • High contrast slides help the visually impaired
  • Highlights new vocabulary throughout

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4

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