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Post-Assessment: And Now, What Do You Know About Microbes?
Your life science class works in their groups to review the concept maps that they have constructed over the course of a microbiology unit. They share what they have learned with the rest of the class. In a second session, they are given...
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Milestones in Microbiology
Life science learners read a set of six short Discovery Readings that describe historical events in the field of microbiology. For each, they identify clues about when the event occurred and then they try to arrange events in...
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Arctica - An Interactive Mystery
Rumours of illness, poisoning, and madness - a ship disappears without a trace! Read this interactive science story and use deductive reasoning skills to solve a mystery. This engaging resource gives science stars a chance to practice...
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Microbiology Lab Safety
For this biology worksheet, students are introduced to the practices of safety as related to using a laboratory and then answer some questions as an assessment.
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Bacteria in Drinking Water And Water Purification
Middle schoolers explore how sewer systems can contribute to water pollution and perform an experiment to see how well a water purification technique can protect against water-born microbial illnesses. They compare the bacterial growth...
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Identification of Gram Negative Bacilli—Oxidase
In this biology worksheet, students identify the different types of reagents being used with the samples as part of an extensive lab experiment.
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Size and Shape
Students observe different substances under the microscope. In this space science lesson, students identify the different features of SEM images. They formulate a conclusion about the images of Mars meteorites.
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What is Microbiology?
High schoolers research microbiologists. In this research lesson, students will research a microbiologist, create timeline sections, and build a timeline. High schoolers will also use a website to research a particular branch of...
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Mighty Microbes
In this mighty microbes worksheet, students read for comprehension assessment. In this fill-in-the-blank and true and false worksheet, students answer ten questions.
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What is Microbiology?
Young scholars demonstrate knowledge of important advances in microbiology by creating a timeline of microbiological milestones. Student also demonstrate application of the many milestones in microbiology by researching and reporting on...
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Water Microbes and Human Health
Students research the possible sources and human health effects of microbes found in recreational and drinking water. They explore the range of negative outcomes of contact with contaminated recreational and drinking water by creating...
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Serial Dilutions Made Easy
High schoolers improve their skills and comprehend the particular application for which serial dilutions are a tool. Serial dilutions are often used in microbiology, biotechnology, and in chemistry classes, to name just a few.
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Barf Bag Microbiology
Learners investigate and determine which types of carbohydrates Baker's yeast prefers. They crumble Cheerios, Smarties, and Fruit Loops and feed them to the yeast and watch what happens, when the bags begin to barf.
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Bacteria's Role in Food
Students grow bacteria cultures on agar in petri dishes and do a plate count. They participate in a yogurt making lab to see how bacteria produce lactic acid. They prepare a recipe and identify fungi, fermentation and the role of...
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Yeasts and Molds
Learners investigate the characteristics and nature of yeast and molds help to explain how these microorganisms affect food production. They experiment with yeast in sourdough in preparing sourdough pancakes.
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The Science of Microbes (Observing Different Microbes)
Students use their observation and inquiry skills to understand microbes. For this microbiology lesson, students explore slides with a microscope. Students gain experience with preparing slides and proper use of a microscope while...
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Microbiology Crossword Puzzle
In this biology crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 5 clues regarding microbiology terms to help them correctly complete the word puzzle.
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Meiosis Flipbook Page 4
In this biology worksheet, 7th graders use the knowledge of meiosis to illustrate each phase in order while illustrating a flipbook including significant information.
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Meiosis Flipbook Page 5
In this biology worksheet, 7th graders look for the steps necessary to complete the project of completing a flipbook for the concept of meiosis.
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Smallest Thing
Young scholars compare characteristics of myobacteria and viruses to determine which is the smallest life form. They read and discuss an article that presents different viewpoints on the definition of life to determine their own viewpoint.
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Mutations--Preexisting or Acquired?
Students explore the reasoning and experimental approaches to mutations. They expose a culture of E. coli to virulent bacteriophage and observe whether mutations of the cells existed previously or if the bacteria mutated as a response...
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Biofilms Are Everywhere
Learners research biofilms and create brochures. They role play as advertising firm members assigned to educate the general public about biofilms. They create "wanted dead or alive" posters about harmful and helpful biofilms respectively.
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On the Microbe Trail: An Introduction to Bacteria and Aseptic Technique
Tenth graders predict the conditions necessary for bacterial growth, test their predictions and at the same time practice the aseptic techniques and safety procedures needed when working with bacteria.
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Meiosis Flipbook
In this biology activity, 7th graders use the phases of meiosis to illustrate and label the flipbook. They should include the facts of each stage.