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Small but mighty! Learners explore the role of microbes in a healthy ecosystem. An engaging lesson asks pupils to design an aquaponics system that demonstrates that healthy microbes are necessary to maintain the ecosystem.
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Instructional Ideas
- Lead a KWL activity to activate prior knowledge of microbes
- Use the evaluation questions as an exit ticket for a quick understanding check
Classroom Considerations
- Requires a fundamental understanding of the cycle of living materials
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- Emphasizes key vocabulary important for the lesson
- Includes background information
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