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\n\"Microbes\n\n
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\nMicrobes 1: What's Bugging You?\n

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\nYoung scholars build on existing knowledge of microbes, focusing on the relationship between microorganisms and foodborne illness, as well as the implications that foodborne illness has on human health.\n
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\n\"Life\n\n
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\nLife in a Mini World\n

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\nSixth graders observe, describe, and classify microorganisms found in water sources. In small groups, they make their own slide, observe the Protozoa under a microscope, and record and classify the microorganisms.\n
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\n\"Yeast\n\n
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\nYeast Power!\n

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\nYoung scholars examine how not all microorganisms are bad and that some can actually be beneficial.  In this yeast lesson students complete an experiment with yeast and answer questions.\n
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\nNot By the Naked Eye\n

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\nStudents examine how germs are microorganisms that cause diseases.\n
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\nBiological Succession in a Microecosystem\n

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\nHigh schoolers investigate the concept of biological succession by simulating the process in a microenvironment with various microorganisms. By engaging in a lab, students determine the factors causing succession and learn population...\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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\nMicroscopy\n

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\nIn this microscope worksheet, students complete 15 review questions of labeling, defining and short answer after finishing a compound microscope lab. Lab included.\n
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\nInquiry-based Investigations into Pond Water Microorganisms\n

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\nStudents become familiar with common microorganisms and experience exploring the microbial world.\n
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\nMicrobe Experimentation\n

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\nSeventh graders study microorganisms in their environments by experimenting with milk products. In this microbes activity, 7th graders read background information about microorganisms in yogurt and soured milk. Students then follow a...\n
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\nBacteria Pool Party\n

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\nStudents investigate the organisms of bacteria. They are given a culture of bacteria that can be observed under a microscope. The students make observations that are recorded. The lesson includes the mention of specific safety...\n
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\nMicro-organisms\n

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\nStudents learn what a micro-organism is. In this micro-organism instructional activity, students understand that micro-organisms may be too small to see. Students learn microorganisms could be bacteria, fungi, something beneficial or a...\n
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\n\"Microfriends:\n\n
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\nMicrofriends: Medicines from the Deep Sea\n

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\nStudents explore the concept of beneficial microorganisms. In this microorganisms lesson, students observe different bacteria found in organisms  Students discuss and describe three ways that microorganisms benefit humans. \n
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\nThe Marvels of Mud\n

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\nYoung scientists roll up their sleeves and get a little dirty in this three-day earth science investigation. Following the scientific method, children monitor the growth of algae in pond water samples in order to determine...\n
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\nHow Do Germs Spread (and Why Do They Make Us Sick)?\n

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\nMuch the chagrin of mothers around the world, germs are everywhere; it's unavoidable. Learn how these microscopic invaders have evolved different ways of spreading from one host to another with this short instructional video.\n
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\nMicrobe Experimentation\n

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\nSixth graders conduct a microbe experiment. In this microbe lesson, 6th graders develop an experiment with micro-organisms, complete the associated worksheet, and complete a table showing the results.\n
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\nSoil Treasure Hunt\n

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\nYoung scholars explore the concept of soil and decomposition. For this soil and decomposition lesson, students investigate bags of soil. Young scholars then learn how  animals and other organisms help in the decomposition...\n
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\nPre-Assessment Activity: What Do You Know About Microbes?\n

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\nIn an introductory lesson, youngsters take a pre-assessment quiz, get a grasp of a gram of mass, and then estimate the mass of microorganisms that live within a human body. Using Glo Germ™, a material that allows you to simulate the...\n
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\nWorm Your Way Out of This\n

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\nHow can you provide healthy soil for your garden? Study worms, bacteria, and other microorganisms in a lesson about decomposition and organic compost. After discussing what you know about worms and watching a video, watch what worms do...\n
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\nWhat van Leeuwenhoek Saw\n

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\nWhen van Leeuwenhoek saw cells and single-celled organisms for the first time, he knew these small things were a big deal! Share his discoveries with young learners through a narrated video, model-building activity, and scale study....\n
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\n\"Spud\n\n
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\nSpud Smear\n

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\nStudents study various samples of microorganisms in petri dishes. In this microorganism lesson, students place various samples of items in petri dishes and observe them after several days of incubation.\n
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\nGood Guys or Bad Guys\n

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\nSixth graders complete a variety of activities to explore both positive and negative effects of microorganisms. They, in groups, engage in a series of experiments which illustrate the effects of certain molds.\n
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\nWinogradsky in a Bottle: Beginning a Winogradsky Column\n

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\nStudents use their measurement skills by marking a bottle for construction purposes. They record qualitative and quantitative data and analyze their results. Students demonstrate evaluation of a small scale systems as a model for the...\n
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\nLaunching a Defense; Understanding the Human Immune System\n

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\nStudents research online to answer and develop questions about immune system, create Powerpoint presentation to share information with classmates, and assimilate information into pictorial and/or graphical description of immune system.\n
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\nLaunching a Defense; Understanding the Human Immune System\n

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\nStudents research online to answer and develop questions about immune system, create Powerpoint presentation to share information with classmates, and assimilate information into pictorial and/or graphical description of immune system.\n
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