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Straining to Understand Viruses: Examining How Scientists Differentiate Among Strains of a Virus

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In this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students examine the differences among the strains of often-deadly viruses and create research-based visual displays about the origins of different strains, transmission, symptoms, treatments and historic impact of specific viruses.

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    Grade: 6 to 12

    Topics: Life Sciences, Growth, Development & Aging, Health & Physical Education, Science, Reading Comprehension, Health Education, English-Language Arts

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    Grouping: Large Group Instruction

    Teaching Method: Discussions; Hands-on Learning; Cooperative Learning