Welcome to your Viruses WebQuest. Hillsboro has been overtaken by a virus! You are the city's only hope. Your goal is to learn as much about viruses as you can so you can save everyone!
Final challenge: you will create a poster with pictures and words that explains what you have learned about viruses, and present it to the family.
But first, explore the items on this site so you are prepared for your final challenge.
Please get a notebook and pencil so you can write notes as you learn, or draw pictures as needed.
Watch this video that explains what a virus is. Don't forget to write notes!
Read this article about viruses. You can read it quietly to yourself, or choose to have it read aloud to you (ask if you need help finding how to do this). Don't forget to write notes!
Now, it's time to learn about the specific virus we are dealing with: COVID 19 or Coronavirus. Watch this video to learn about it. Remember to take notes!
1) Join the Newsela classroom by clicking this link.
2) Then, read the article about coronavirus on Newsela. Remember to be writing notes!
Watch this video on how to prevent viruses. Remember to add key information to your notes!
Final challenge! Now is your chance to shine! Show what you learned about viruses in general, Coronavirus, and how to prevent the spread of viruses by creating a poster.
Remember to includes both words and pictures.
When you're finished, you'll present your poster to the family.