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Viruses -- Hoax or Apocalypse
David Nielsen
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(103)
an overview of what viruses are, how they replicate, and what we should do about them
Class Experience
We're going to talk about what is virus and since a virus is something that takes over the cell to reproduce, we're going to start by talking how the cell works. I've included lots of pictures and diagrams to make it as simple as possible. After we've figured out briefly how a cell works, we'll talk about different kinds of viruses. Finally we'll finish the back half of the class talking about the coronovirus specifically, where it came from, why people are treating it differently than...
- Students should know how a cell produces a protein How a virus enters the cell, takes over the cellular machinery, and replicates What are some features of the coronavirus What is social distancing and why does it work?
I have a Masters degree from Tulane University in molecular biology with a particular emphasis in virology. I've published work on Dengue Fever and the immune system and I've taken the World Health Organization trainings on the Coronavirus. This class has been created with consultation with medical professionals on the front line of the COVID pandemic and all information is from peer reviewed journals.
1 file available upon enrollmentThere will be a handout provided for the lessons. Students should have markers and pens to make notes and diagrams
There's nothing that's sensitive but talking about current events can be challenging sometimes. We'll be learning/reviewing some cell vocabulary that might be new for some students Vocabulary DNA --- RNA --- Proteins --- Viruses --- Envelope --- Nucleus --- Ribosome ---
Joined April, 2020
4.8
103reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Washington Teaching Certificate in Science
I've been a science teacher for the last 5 years. I've taught both middle school and high school science, chemistry, biology, and physics. I thought it'd be fun to teach on Outschool because it would allow me to be more flexible with how I teach...
Group Class
$15
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 103 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
3-10 learners per class
