Students discover the harm and benefits of microbes. In this biology lesson, students explore water, nitrogen and carbon cycles. They investigate the factors affecting bacteria growth.

Students investigate microscopic life by viewing video clips.  In this organisms lesson, students view photographs and video clips on the internet of micro-organisms and discuss the harms and benefits of the creatures. ...

Young scholars study the differences between viruses and bacteria. They educate others to the harms and benefits of each by making a newspaper ad, pamphlet or informative article.

How can you tell if a microorganism is helpful or detrimental to an ecosystem? Learners inspect slides or pictures of microorganisms and record their observations to...

High schoolers 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...

Sixth graders produce yogurt in the classroom as an example of the use of microbes in food production, and record observations in science journals.

Young scholars discuss how organisms relate to one another. They work together to research a specific organism and how it relates to other organisms. They present their findings to the class.

There is so much to learn about the different cycles, processes, and parts of the biosphere. Using a pretest as a formative assessment to see what your budding ecologists already know is a great way to figure out which important areas...

Students study the underlying causes, prevention, and treatment of acne.

Students discuss feelings and ways to deal with problems. In this conflict resolution instructional activity, students identify their feelings and learn ways to resolve conflicts with others.

How can your pupils test their biosphere vocabulary acquisition? They can do it by using a fill-in-the-blank worksheet like the one found here. Thirty-four common words and phrases surrounding the topic are included. There is a number 35...

Students observe microbes under a microscope. In this biology lesson, students describe how Cargill uses them to produce methane. They research the benefits and harmful effects of microbes in society.

Sixth graders research the positive and negative aspects of microorganisms noting the challenges faced by early scientists. They investigate the history of a disease of their choosing and write a summary of their findings.

Students explore and discuss October, 2001 anthrax attacks and their aftermath.

Students explore the process of fermentation through the process of making Sauerkraut. Students use their observational skills and their five senses to create an articulate description of their lab created sauerkraut. They discuss the...

Some types of both beneficial and harmful bacteria are identified and described. States characteristics, where each is found, and their benefits or the diseases that they cause.