Curated OER
Virus, Part 1/2
A virus' whole purpose is to reproduce. Each virus exists to invade and take over a living body. Begin looking at viruses with this quick introduction, continued in part two.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Hiv Immunity
Although repeatedly exposed to HIV, Steve Crohn's blood cells were never infected. Dr. David Ho investigates in this video segment from NOVA: "Surviving AIDS."
PBS
Pbs: Bioterror
An interactive and comprehensive site that tracks bioterrorism from its beginnings to modern-day threats. Includes a global guide to bioweapons, possible defenses against bioterrorism, and an interactive tutorial on the making of viral...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Virus Characteristics: Viruses Ka
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Get an overview of the important characteristics of viruses. [8:06]
Curated OER
Kids Health: Immune Cells
Check out this entertaining and informative animation. The animation specifically shows the series of steps that must take place for immune cells to deal with a cold virus. The movie does mistakenly call a virus a cell, but otherwise is...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Viruses: Viruses Ka
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find out about the important characteristics of viruses in this lecture-style screencast. [8:06]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Microbes: Viruses
A look into a small nonliving object called viruses. This site contains an audio explanantion of the basic structure and function of a virus. Also shown is a picture of a virus. [0:57]
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Hhmi: Bio Interactive: Size Analogies of Bacteria and Viruses
Comparisons of bacteria and viruses with standard cells. [1:43]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Double Immunity
Dr. Stephen O'Brien of the National Cancer Institute discovers a 700-year-old mutation that makes a person resistant to HIV infection. From Evolution: "Evolutionary Arms Race."
Other
Welsh Government Hwb: Meet the Malwares
This resource will develop learners' awareness and knowledge of malware and the associated dangers it has. It will also highlight the impact that content piracy and viruses have on the creative industries. Students will learn about the...
PBS
Pbs Kids: Dragonfly Tv: The Show: Glo Germ
Is there a way to avoid spreading germs to our friends and families? Come along with Jordan and Sydney as they research this topic.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Cholera: Domesticating Disease
Discover how scientists are beginning to predict patterns of disease transmission and levels of virulence. Explore how society can steer the evolution of microorganisms to weaken them.
PBS
Nova Labs: Virus Wars
All cellular life, including you, is in an ancient and unending war with viruses. Watch how viruses attack cells and learn about RNA interference, one of the ways that cells fight back. [3:33]
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Evolution of Antibiotic Resistance
Explore how antibiotics help some sick people. Discover what happens when patients cut short their full course of antibiotic drugs.
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: Science Behind the News: Influenza & Flu Vaccines
The biology of a flu virus, how it is spread, how it manifests itself in the human body, and how to protect oneself through vaccination and preventative practices are explained. [4:02]
Federal Trade Commission
On Guard Online: Protect Your Computer From Malware
Learn about malware effects on your computer with this short video. Understand how to avoid, identify and get rid of malicious software. The video is accompanied by a transcript and can be downloaded as well. [3:47]
Amoeba Sisters
Amoeba Sisters: Viruses
Did you know that a virus needs host to be able to reproduce itself? In this video learn the characteristics of viruses including the structure of the virus, how it reproduces, and some examples. [7:37]
Other
You Tube: Flu Attack! How a Virus Invades Your Body
Animated video from NPR explains how viruses trick a single cell in your body into multiplying thus spreading the disease. [3:40]
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Viruses: Flu Attack! How a Virus Invades Your Body
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] See how a viral infection works in the human body, as it tricks the host cell into making millions of copies of the virus. [3:40]
Childnet
Childnet: Online Safety: Chapter 1: What Should You Accept?
Chapter 1 of The Adventures of Kara, Winston and the SMART Crew is a video (3:35) discussing the dangers of accepting messages that could be dangerous viruses.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Subviral Particles: Viroids and Prions
A video reviewing over the nonliving particles that are smaller than viruses known as subviral particles. [5:01]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Virus Wars
A video exploring how all cellular life is a war with viruses that started a long time ago! Learn how viruses attack cells and how cells fight back including using RNA interference. Video also explains how to play the virtual RNA game at...