Virus Models

Use viral pictures from your textbook or from a website to construct a 3-dimensional model of a virus. Your model must meet the following criteria:

• Must be 3-dimensional

• Must show the two main parts of the virus --- nucleic acid core & protein coat or capsid

• Model must have string attached & be ready to hang

• Must include a label with your the name of the virus, your name, & class period

The following rules for constructing you model must also be followed:

• Must be light enough & small enough to hang and not "bump" other students heads

• Must be sturdy (use plenty of glue & securely attach your string)

• Can't be made out of food products

• May not have sharp points (no toothpicks)

• May not be made of anything flammable (no matches)

• Should be made of inexpensive materials

Types of viruses that make good models:

Bacteriophage
Retrovirus
HIV
Rabies
Tobacco Mosaic Virus
Adenovirus

Models will be graded based on the following:

• Level of difficulty (will receive the most weight in grading)

• Accuracy

• Colorfulness

• Creativity of building materials