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\nInvestigating Anti-Microbial Action\n

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\nJoin the fight against bacteria. An open investigation shows pupils different aspects of antimicrobial substances, such as disinfectants, deodorants, or plant oils. They design and conduct their own experiments on the effectiveness of...\n
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\nField Epidemiology: Investigation of an Unknown Disease\n

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\nMore than 90 percent of the people in a building have come down with an illness, and it is your job to investigate. Teachers give scientists the data needed to decide what is important and how they can solve the mystery....\n
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\nSalty Pits\n

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\nYuck, does my deodorant kill that? To test whether deodorant is anti-bacterial, class members use petri dishes to grow control bacteria and bacteria from sweat, and then compare them to see if deodorant effects the...\n
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\nHow To Make Antivenom\n

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\nYou are nine times more likely to die from a lightning strike than a snakebite, thanks to anti-venom. But where does anti-venom come from? Viewers follow the process of making anti-venom, beginning with the discovery of how to make it...\n
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\nThe Effects of Colloidal Silver on Microbial Growth: Investigating Snake Oil Science\n

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\nCan your classes solve the problem of the smelly sweat sock? Young scientists complete a lab investigation that begins by using electrochemistry to generate colloidal silver. They use their solutions to test the rate of microbial growth...\n
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\nUnit 1: Introduction to Biotechnology\n

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\nBiotechnology is big! Introduce the uses of biotechnology to science scholars with a fascinating, fact-filled unit. The first installment in a series of four biotechnology units covers the role biotechnology plays in human and...\n
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\nUnit 2: DNA Analysis\n

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\nEver wonder how they solve those mysterious murders in TV crime dramas? The second of four units in a Biotechnology series introduces scholars to the many methods of DNA analysis. Pupils create and run their own gel electrophoresis...\n
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\nThe Most Extreme Life Forms on Earth… and Beyond?\n

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\nEarth's strangest creatures may be the key to finding life on other planets! Introduce biology scholars to the extreme world of extremophiles with a video from a large science playlist. From the depths of the ocean to the heart of the...\n
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\nUnit 4: Bioethics and the Future of Biotechnology\n

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\nWhat's the future of biotechnology? Explore a hot topic in the fourth and final unit in a series of Biotechnology lessons. Learners develop an understanding of the many issues in bioethics, then create an argument for or against the role...\n
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\nWhat's Up With Your Gut Microbiome?\n

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\nSome scientists now consider the gut microbiome a distinct organ in the human body. Curious science scholars learn about this ecosystem thriving inside them and its important functions with a video from Our Hungry Planet. The 11th lesson...\n
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\nWinogradsky Columns: Microbial Ecology in the Classroom\n

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\nWinogradsky columns are ideal for observing the role of bacteria and other microorganisms in an ecosystem. This student activity guide is complete with data tables for observations and analysis questions for processing what was observed....\n
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\n”Build a Bacterium” Scavenger Hunt\n

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\nAn exciting activity has scholars use cell parts to build bacteria through cooperation with other groups. Each group has some of the cell parts needed, but they must trade with other groups to be able to fulfill their function as a...\n
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\nGene Expression and the Order of the Operon\n

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\nLooks aren't everything. According to my biology teacher, it's what is inside you that really matters. The video explains gene expression and regulation in prokaryotes using the Order of the Operon. It includes a description of the...\n
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\nHelpful Microorganisms\n

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\nStudents study how some microorganisms are helpful and practical in foods. They work with microorganism in a number of food, such as yeast in bread and yogurt.\n
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\nFood Safety Teamwork\n

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\nStudents examine the different members of food safety teams and their role in the food safety cycle. They study how these teams work together to keep our food safe.\n
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\n\"The Yeast of Our Worries\"\n

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\nPupils 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.\n
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\nFactors Affecting Microbial Growth\n

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\nStudents listen to a lecture on four factors that influence microbial growth and they discuss how to test the optimal growth requirements of a designated bacterium. They design and carry out laboratory investigations to test growth of...\n
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\nGood Guys - Small Packages\n

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\nStudents 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...\n
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\nBacterial Transformation\n

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\nYoung scholars discuss a bacterial experiment they previously performed and complete a pre-assessment. They participate in a lecture discussion given by the teacher through PowerPoint and then complete a cartoon worksheet and...\n
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\nFood Preservation: Food Science, Canning, Gardening\n

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\nLearners consider the procedures and safety issues involved in food preservation. They conduct experiments in canning, freezing and drying. If everyone can preserve food utilizing a variety of methods and science principles, the...\n
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\nFood Safety-Consumers Need the Facts\n

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\nStudents begin by completing a survey asking them to rank their concerns about commercially prepared foods. They develop a definition of relative risk, and complete the \"Pro or Con\" worksheet. Students work in groups to make a study of...\n
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\nSmears\n

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\nIn this biology worksheet, students are shown how to prepare a smear and then answer some review questions that address the proper preparation of a sample.\n
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\nChapter 16, Food Biotechnology\n

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\nStream Quality Assessment\n

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\nStudents investigate many of the factors that affect water quality. They take measurements and water samples at a local stream and evaluate the health of their community's watershed. They write a report detailing their findings.\n
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