Let's take the mystery out of viruses!

Something strange happened in 2020... the ENTIRE world was put on pause. A pandemic. Lockdowns, social distancing, and flattening the curve suddenly became our new reality, but there was an elephant in the room... the cause of the pandemic. What in the world is a virus and how does it work?!

Introducing...

Demystifying Viruses Part I.

Part I. of a three part workshop series by STEM Kings & Queens, explaining what a virus is and how it works with an emphasis on coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2).

Other Helpful Information

*Educators: We recommend that you watch all the videos for a section, answer any questions your students may have (the glossary will help!), then move on to the trivia questions in that section. Repeat this, starting from the first section at the top of the page, and work your way down to the bottom of the page.
*At Home Enrichment: We recommend that K-5 students do this workshop with a parent/guardian or older sibling.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to STEM Kings & Queens Online Workshops!

  • 2

    Welcome to Demystifying Viruses Part I.!

    • What's a Virus?¿?

    • Virus Trivia

    • Virus Trivia
  • 3

    Basic Structure of a Virus

    • Virus Structure

    • Virus Structure Demystified (Simplified)

    • Virus Trivia

    • Virus Trivia

    • Virus Trivia

    • Virus Trivia

    • Virus Trivia

    • Virus Trivia
  • 4

    Virus vs. Soap & Water

  • 5

    SKQ Trailblazers

    • Who They Are

    • Henrietta Lacks

    • Onesimus

    • Dr. Susanna López Charretón

    • Virus Trivia

    • Virus Trivia

    • Virus Trivia
  • 6

    Demystifying Viruses Part I. Conclusion & Game!

    • How'd Demystifying Viruses Part I. Go?!

    • What Happens Next? (Part IIa. Spoiler Alert)

    • VIRUZ BATTLES 1 Game Directions

    • VIRUZ BATTLES 1 Game Link(s)

    • VIRUZ BATTLES 1 Game Prizes

    • Contact STEM Kings & Queens (Say Hi!)

Let's take the mystery out of viruses, together!

This is your chance to learn more about viruses in a fun, simplified way!

LET'S GET STARTED