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Defending Against Microbes Lesson PlanDefending Against Microbes Lesson Plan
Publisher
Baylor College
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Grade
5th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategy
Collaborative Learning
Year
2012
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Defending Against Microbes

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In the preceding lesson from the unit, beginning biologists discovered that microorganisms are everywhere, so the question follows, why are we not sick all of the time? Class members read and discuss an article in small groups about immunity. They do a little additional research online and use gathered information to complete an included crossword puzzle. The lesson can be used as part of the unit, or alone in a health curriculum as well.

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Concepts

the immune system, antigens, immunity, microorganisms

Additional Tags

immunity, microorganism, immune system, anitbodies, antigen, science

Pros

  • Fosters collaborative learning
  • A crossword puzzle is a unique and engaging culmination of student research

Cons

  • None

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