Lesson 3.6 Teacher’s Guide

Cells: Viruses

9.4.1.2: Cells and cell structures have specific functions that allow an organism to grow, survive and reproduce.

9.4.1.2.3: Describe how viruses, eukaryotic, and prokaryotic cells differ in relative size, complexity, and general structure.

3.6.1	Introduction to viruses (1 day) Opening activity
3.6.2	Virus size and general structure (1 day)
3.6.3	Replication of viruses (1-2 days) Formative quiz: viral structure and replication