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Sequencing the Stages: Understanding H.I.V. Infection at the Molecular Level Lesson PlanSequencing the Stages: Understanding H.I.V. Infection at the Molecular Level Lesson Plan
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The New York Times
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7th - 12th
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2013
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Sequencing the Stages: Understanding H.I.V. Infection at the Molecular Level

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How does HIV operate at the molecular level? Pupils discover the progression from a healthy immune cell to one infected with HIV, watch an animation of the HIV life cycle, and finally identify each of the stages with illustrations on poster board.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

dna, hiv/aids, viruses, immunodeficiency diseases

Additional Tags

health

Classroom Considerations

  • Learners should already be familiar with the differences between viruses and cells, or teacher will need to present this information alongside the basics of HIV

Pros

  • Very engaging and relevant topic
  • Excellent sequence of instructional activities
  • Great opportunity for cross-curricular work and collaboration
  • Includes list of suggestions and links for further research on HIV

Cons

  • Some links are broken; however, you will be able to access similar information through an online search

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.6.4 SL.6.5 SL.7.2 SL.7.4 SL.7.5 SL.8.2 SL.8.4 SL.8.5 SL.9-10.2 SL.9-10.4 SL.9-10.5 SL.11-12.2 SL.11-12.4 SL.11-12.5

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