BIO A.2.3 Viruses (HL ONLY) Teacher Resource Activity Pack

These activities offer a comprehensive approach to understanding viruses, their structure, lifecycles, evolution, and interactions with hosts. By combining hands-on tasks, creative projects, simulations, and case studies, students will engage with virology concepts actively, developing critical thinking skills and making real-world connections to molecular biology and public health. Activity Names and One-Line Summaries Molecular Evolution Workshop Students analyze viral genome sequences using bioinformatics tools to explore molecular evolution and viral adaptability. Podcast Creation: The Life of a Virus This project involves creating a podcast narrated from a virus's perspective, detailing its lifecycle, strategies, and interactions with the host. Role-Playing Game: Immune System vs. Viruses Students take on roles as immune system components or viruses in a game simulating the dynamic interaction between the immune response and viral infection. Virtual Lab: Simulating