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Antibiotic Resistance

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Learners conduct an experiment to examine the effects of six different antibiotics on two different types of bacteria. They monitor Petri dishes with bacterial cultures and antibiotic soaked disks. They relate the bacteria growth inhibition to antibacterial resistance through discussion of the results.

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antibiotics, bacteria, fungi

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antibiotics, bacteria, fungi, science
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
14 days
Instructional Strategies
Inquiry-Based Learning
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