Download Bacterial and Viral Infection T Chart

Bacterial and Viral Infection T-Chart
Name:________________
Date:_______
Period:____
Standard:
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BI10. d. Students know there are important differences between bacteria and viruses with
respect to their requirements for growth and replication, the body’s primary defenses
against bacterial and viral infections, and effective treatments of these infections.
Learning Objective (s):
SWBAT…
 Understand the how the human body is organized starting from the smallest (cells) to the
largest (organism) level.
 Explain how different organ systems work together to maintain homeostasis.
 Understand the importance of maintaining a stable internal environment in the human
body.
 Explain the various ways your body protects itself from pathogens.
 Understand the role of antibodies in protecting your body against infection.
 Explain how a vaccination protects an individual from infectious diseases.
 Understand how HIV weakens and individuals immune system causing AIDS.
Link:
 http://www.ehow.com/about_5097832_virus-vs-bacteria-symptoms.html
Directions:
 Open the link above.
 Read the article in small groups.
 Fill in the T-chart below by comparing and contrasting bacterial and viral
infections.
Viral Infection
Bacterial Infection