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Life in a Mini World

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Sixth 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.

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microorganisms, protozoa

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classifying microorganisms, microorganisms, protozoa, science
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Grade
6th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
Year
2002
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