Viruses are incredibly small. They have very simple structures yet they can be very deadly. This collection explores viruses and how our immune system fights them.

The collection is organised in sections.

Viruses

• information about viruses
• people (past and present) whose work is to learn about and treat viruses
• activities that aid in learning about viruses.

Immune system

• information about the immune system
• activities that aid in learning about the immune system

Pedagogical resources

• unit plan - the immune system
• unit plant - reducing infection

The science of medicines

• game designs for viruses and vaccines
• viruses and immunity infographics

Antimicrobial resistance

• pedagogy and curriculum information
• planning pathways

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The following resources have background information about viruses.

Coronavirus pandemic Pinterest board with resources and articles for learning about Covid-19.

https://www.pinterest.co.uk/nzsciencelearn/coronavirus-pandemic/

Scientists who research viruses - past and present.

Activities that aid with knowledge and understanding about viruses.

The following resources have information about the immune system.

An animated video explainer about the immune system from the New Zealand Malaghan Institute of Medical Research: https://www.malaghan.org.nz/our-research/immune-system/

Disease, infection and immunity Pinterest board.

https://www.pinterest.co.uk/nzsciencelearn/disease-infection-and-immunity/

Activities that aid with knowledge and understanding of the immune system.

The following resources have pedagogical information.

Where do medicines come from? This and other big questions underpin The Science of Medicines innovative STEAMM community project. It promotes scientific literacy regarding the use and understanding of medicines.

The following resources provide pedagogical information and curate antimicrobial resources.