Viral Replication Simulation

The video tutorial describes a classroom simulation of viral replication using Moodle, Google Docs, and dice. The simulation starts with a few infections and tracks the spread and mutation of the virus. Students engage by rolling dice to determine infection spread and mutations. The simulation results in multiple virus strains, demonstrating concepts of viral spread and mutation. The teacher reflects on the educational value and potential improvements, such as incorporating natural selection.

What tools did the teacher use to simulate viral replication in the classroom?

• Zoom, Excel, and cards

• Slack, Sheets, and coins

• Moodle, Google Docs, and dice

• Teams, Word, and spinners

How did the teacher introduce randomness in the virus replication process?

• By flipping a coin

• By drawing cards from a deck

• By rolling different types of dice

• By using a random number generator

What was the initial RNA sequence used in the simulation?

• GCU, AAG, CCC

• CGA, UUU, AUC

• AUC, CGA, UUU

• UUA, GGC, AAU

What was a notable observation about the students' behavior during the simulation?

• Boys preferred to roll lower numbers

• Girls were more likely to avoid spreading the virus

• Boys were more likely to avoid mutations

• Girls preferred to roll higher numbers

What did the teacher use to display the simulation results in class?

• A pivot table

• A bar chart

• A pie chart

• A line graph

What educational concepts did the teacher aim to teach through this simulation?

• Astronomy and space exploration

• Chemical reactions and bonding

• Evolution and phylogeny

• Photosynthesis and plant growth

What aspect of natural selection was missing from the simulation?

• Speciation

• Natural selection advantages

• Survival of the fittest

• Genetic drift