Oct. 20/14

Ebola Research Project:

1. Record properties of viruses. Do not focus on ebola but on viruses in general.
2. Draw the typical life cycle of a virus.
3. Research Ebola. How does it compare to other viruses (discuss similarities and differences.)
4. Draw the typical shape of one ebola cell.
5. Draw and label the life cycle of ebola.
6. How are viruses contracted? How is ebola contracted?
7. What are the safety precautions set in place to protect humanity from the spread of this deadly virus?
8. Check out local news sites. What are the current statistics for this outbreak.
9. Reflection: What did you learn today about viruses and what are some lifestyle changes that you can make to protect you from them?