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Microbes Coloring Book and Scavenger Hunt ActivityMicrobes Coloring Book and Scavenger Hunt Activity
Publisher
American Museum of Natural History
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
15 mins
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Microbes Coloring Book and Scavenger Hunt

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Coloring pages showcase microbes—bacteria, viruses, and protists. Scholars have the option to download a coloring book and scavenger hunt or color the page directly on the computer. Three paragraphs describe each microbe. 

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Concepts

microbes, microbiology, bacteria, viruses, protists, Coloring

Instructional Ideas

  • Have several copies of both pages available for early finishers to color when time allows
  • Use coloring pages as a calming activity for those that need a brain break from other work
  • Send the link or pages home for an optional activity

Classroom Considerations

  • The activity requires access to a printer
  • This resource is only available on an unencrypted HTTP website.It should be fine for general use, but don’t use it to share any personally identifiable information

Pros

  • Pages colored on the computer can be downloaded and printed
  • The webpage is informative and colorful

Cons

  • None

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