Vicious viruses micro-lesson

Sophie

Classifying living things: magnificent micro-organisms

Science

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Learning time

Kids learn by watching short, engaging video lessons.

Viruses are a type of microorganism. Micro meaning very small, organism meaning living thing. Viruses are very interesting because they can only survive by invading and living in the cell of another organism. Viruses enter the cell of a human, animal, or plant and multiply within the cell of their hosts. Some viruses can make you feel unwell. However, fortunately, humans and animals have many natural defenses against viruses. For example, some of you may have experienced a fever before. This is when your body's temperature increases. This makes the virus inactive. The body also has an immune system which helps fight viruses. It produces white blood cells and antibodies to attack the virus.

Answer time

Kids earn more screen time by answering fun educational questions.

Here are some example of questions about this video that kids may be asked in the 1Question app to earn screen time.

The body has an_______system.

1) Immune

2) Antibody

3) Virus

4) Micro-organism
What to white blood cells and antibodies do?

1) Attack the virus

2) Leave the virus alone

3) Spread the virus

4) Help the virus
Why are viruses interesting?

1) They survive by invading and entering the cell of another organism.

2) They are micro-organisms

3) They have only been seen under a microscope

4) They are very small
What is a fever?

1) When the body's temperature increases

2) When you feel ill

3) When you feel dizzy

4) When the body's temperature decreases
Can viruses make you feel unwell?

1) Yes

2) No

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Sophie

A former Science subject leader and primary school teacher with four years of experience. I am passionate about Science teaching and learning and believe it empowers children to understand the world around them!

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