Coronavirus Life Cycle 3D Model Kit

Grades K–10 By creating 3D models of the Coronavirus life cycle, students learn about complex structures, systems, and processes in a simple, straightforward way. This timely and relevant, hands-on journey helps students develop a deeper understanding of the history-changing COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2 or 2019-nCoV) pandemic.

How it works:

• Show how the virus infects lung cells and then uses its cellular machinery and enzymes to replicate
• Students first assemble a model to represent a structure or an entire system as an aid to develop questions and explanations, then generate data and observations that can be used to make predictions and communicate ideas to others
• Life cycle steps include host cell binding and entry, viral RNA genome replication, transcription of viral genes, and viral assembly and release
• Based on NGSS Standards
• Kit includes enough materials for 10 paper models and a comprehensive teacher resource guide