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Bacteria in the Cafeteria InteractiveBacteria in the Cafeteria Interactive
Publisher
American Museum of Natural History
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Interactives
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Duration
15 mins
Instructional Strategy
Independent Practice
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Bacteria in the Cafeteria

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Scholars examine an animated picture to locate stars that, when chosen, provide a brief scenario, question, and answer. With each answer, a letter appears that later reveals a word.

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Concepts

bacteria, answering questions, hidden pictures, microbes

Instructional Ideas

  • Go through the interactive as a class before starting a lesson on bacteria
  • Assign the interactive for homework in preparation for a discussion and learning activity in class
  • Remind pupils not to share the secret word till everyone has had a chance to complete the interactive

Classroom Considerations

  • Struggling readers may need assistance reading questions and answers
  • This resource is only available on an unencrypted HTTP website.It should be fine for general use, but don’t use it to share any personally identifiable information

Pros

  • Stars become bigger after being clicked on
  • Graphics are eye-catching

Cons

  • None

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