In this activity, students model how a virus spreads through a group.
By the end of this activity, students should be able to:
- explain how viruses are spread
- practise behaviours that limit the spreading of viruses (hand washing).
Download the Word file (see link below) for:
- introduction/background notes
- what you need
- what to do
- student handout.
This activity works really well, and the kids love it.
Teacher
Related content
Find out more about viruses and infections.
Activity ideas
The wars within is a great introduction to the immune system.
In Make an adenovirus students make a model of an adenovirus and investigate the different shapes of different viral diseases and the similarities and differences between viral families.
The unit plan Fighting infection – reducing infection, along with the Science Learning Hub suite of resources on Fighting infection, is designed to help primary school teachers improve students’ understanding of infection and how to prevent diseases from spreading.
Useful link
A study has found that a virus can spread around a whole building within two hours of coming into contact with just one surface.
