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Jam Jar Science Final Script
Jam Jar Science Final Script
The jam jars sweep into the white space. We wait as the user
makes their decision.
As the jar settles text appears saying 'YOU HAVE CHOSEN THE
INFLUENZA JAR. TAP SCREEN TO CONTINUE'.
The user taps the screen. The camera goes to the top of the
jar and we unscrew the lid and go inside the Jar.
VOICEOVER
Influenza (or Flu as it's more commonly known) is a serious virus
that can make people very ill.
VOICEOVER
Flu is transmitted through the air
and in bodily fluids.
We zoom out. The camera moves to the right and we can see
both the influenza cells and the Body cells.
VOICEOVER
VOICEOVER
Press the buttons to move forward
or repeat this section.
VOICEOVER
When the influenza virus enters the body it will bind
to the body cells in the nasal passages and bind itself to them.
It does this using its receptors. Tap the screen to see the influenza cell
come into contact with the body cell.
The user taps the screen. The virus shrinks. We see the
influenza bind itself to the body cell using the spiky parts
of its body. It enters the cell.
VOICEOVER
The virus enters the cell as something
called a coated vesicle. Once inside, it uncoats itself.
VOICEOVER
Now only the DNA of the influenza
VOICEOVER
Within the nucleus, the genetic material makes lots of copies of the
influenza virus.
VOICEOVER
The virus also reprogrammes the
cells ribosomes to make virus
proteins, which are then transported
to the cell membrane. These are the
receptors of the virus.
VOICEOVER
The virus leaves the cell and
its proteins attach, so it's ready
to bind with, and infect more cells.
We watch the virus leave the cell and gain it's receptors.
It moves into the white space and lots of others follow it.
VOICEOVER
VOICEOVER
How is flu transmitted?
A) By touching other people
B) Through the air
C) By blinking
The user touches the screen and picks the correct answer
which is B. Correct appears on the screen. Points are added
to the players Jam Jar.
VOICEOVER
Which cells are effected by flu?
A) Body Cells
B) Red Blood Cells
C) White Blood Cells
The user touches the screen and picks the correct answer
which is A. Correct appears on the screen. Points are added
to the players Jam Jar.
The Jam Jar is full to the top. The player has unlocked a
VOICEOVER
What does flu do inside the body?
A) Just stay there
B) Throw a party
C) Bind to cells using receptors
VOICEOVER
That answer was incorrect. When flu
gets inside the body it binds to cells
using receptors.
VOICEOVER
Now the quiz is over its time
to put the Influenza back into the
jar! Touch the screen and guide the
virus into the jar.
The user touches the screen and slides the flu back into the jar.
VOICEOVER
Flu transmission can be prevented by washing