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Dr. Miyares’Science AssignmentsPeriods 2, 4, 6Week # 7 (May 4th-May 8th)My email: gmiyares@To access Dr. Miyares’ assignments page click on the following link: interaction and personalized instruction is available through Microsoft Teams. Participation in the Monday Live chat session is optional; however, it is a great way to receive individualized directions for the week's assignments, to ask science related questions, and to interact with peers.To Access Microsoft Teams:Access your Student PortalClick on Office 365On the Apps Menu click on TeamsSelect the science Team for your periodYou will not be using Edgenuity this week, and your workload will be lighter due to iReady Diagnostic Testing.If any of the links do not seem to work for you, copy/paste the URL in to the search bar of your browser. All of the links were tested and were working as of Friday, May 1, 2020 at 11:30am.________________________________________________________________Students, this week you will be learning about viruses. This is a current topic, and one that is very interesting. The origin of viruses is not exactly known. Scientists think that they might have evolved from bacteria. Bacteria and viruses are not the same. Below you can find pictures of different types of viruses.lefttopViruses can come in different shapes, but they all contain a protein coat with the genetic material inside. Viruses are smaller than bacteria.Monday, May 4, 2020 & Tuesday, May 5, 2020Part I. Directions: Use the suggested websites to learn about the structure of viruses. Then, answer the questions below. Turn-in this assignment (Part I and II) using your dadeschools student email (using an attachment, screenshot, or writing in the email body section). Write your answers in complete sentences and number your answers.On the Subject line of your email write your first name, last name, period #, and May 4 assignment. For example, Dr. Miyares, Period 1, May 4 assignment. Questions:1. Why viruses are not considered living organisms? Explain.2. What are the main components common to all viruses?3. Draw and label the main parts of the following viral structures: tobacco mosaic virus, adenovirus, influenza, and bacteriophage T4.Part II Directions: Conduct your own online research to learn more about vaccines and antibiotics. Then, answer the questions below.Questions:1. What are antibiotics, and what are they used for?2. What are vaccines, and what are they used for?3. List at least four vaccines that are used in humans.4. What are the main differences between antibiotics and vaccines?2. Wednesday, May 6, 2020 and Thursday, May, 7, 2020Directions: Watch the video “Virus Hunter: Monitoring Nipah Virus in Bat Populations. Click the link for the video: Write your answers in complete sentences and number your answers. Keep this assignment in your binder. We will discuss the answers in the Monday, May 11, 2020, Microsoft Teams Live chat session. 1. Who is the virus hunter?2. What species is the vector of the Nipah virus? 3. Where is the outbreak of the Nipah virus occurring? 4. What are the symptoms of the Nipah virus? 5. Less than ____% of fruit bats carry the virus. 6. How is the Nipah virus transmitted to humans? 7. How could we prevent a future outbreak of the Nipah virus?3. Friday, May, 8, 2020Catch-Up/Review DayUse today to finish any Edgenuity assignments that are posted in your gradebook. Once you have completed the assignment(s), please send me an email to: gmiyares@ and include the name of the assignment that you have finished. ................
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