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Mastering Microbes Lesson PlanMastering Microbes Lesson Plan
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University of Southern California
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6th - 12th
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Science
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Mastering Microbes

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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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Concepts

microbes, ecosystems, life cycles, niche

Additional Tags

science

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

Pros

  • Emphasizes key vocabulary important for the lesson
  • Includes background information

Cons

  • None

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