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- 9th - 12th
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Students are given a two week period to put to use the knowledge they have gained while studying bacteria. As a culminating activity, students each receive three unknown bacteria to identify. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students 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. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students use spreadsheet application to enter data and general graphical representations. They choose an appropriate graph to represent data and determine an appropriate scale for the graph. They make predictions and inferences based on the results of the graphical representations. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students study the different types of equipment necessary for the experiments in the pGLO kit. They examine the techniques and safety procedures for working with the kit. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students study yeasts or cellular respiration in this inquiry activity. They examine different types of bread to show which rise or do not. They measure the amount of carbon dioxide released by the yeasts when using different sweeteners. Full Review »
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- 9th - 11th
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Students examine the importance of aseptic technique, become familiar with media plates, and general microbiology techniques. They study the benefits and dangers of bacteria and other microorganisms in their lives. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students read documentation about microorganisms in agriculture and share what they've read with partners. They taste samples of yogurt and describe the yogurt making process. They experiment with fermenting milk to recreate the yogurt making process. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students acquire knowledge about the basics of the tropical rain forest ecosystem. They analyze the cause/effect relationship between humans attitudes and behavior and the evnvironment. Students list the four general layers of vegetation found in the tropical rain forest. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students 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. Full Review »
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- 6th - 9th
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Students complete this lab activity that demonstrates the purpose of washing hands. It can be used in connection with general biology, health, bacteria, and a host of other topics in science. The experiment is a comparison of bacteria growth from two sources, hands washed and hands not washed. Full Review »