Bacteria: Friend or Foe?

An educational video offers an overview of ecology and discusses the levels of organization from biosphere down to organisms. It also compares terms such as habitats versus niches, generalist versus specialist, and biotic versus abiotic.

Students write two/three sentences describing what bacteria are in there own words. They list three ways that bacteria can be helpful. Students list two ways that bacteria can be harmful. They properly demonstrate how to wash hands as...

In this living organisms learning exercise, 6th graders choose the multiple choice answer to 10 questions. Students then read and answer 10 statements as true or false and fill in the blanks to 5 statements.

Students study and research drug-resistant bacteria and the use of antibiotics. Through the use of the internet, and other resources, students gather information and create a board game. They discuss bacteria, antibodies, antibiotics...