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Naked to the Eye Lesson PlanNaked to the Eye Lesson Plan
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Grade
6th
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Science
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Duration
14 days
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Inquiry-Based Learning
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Year
2002
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Naked to the Eye

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Sixth graders conduct a variety of experiments that enable them to investigate bacteria. They use microscopes, prepared slides, video, moldy bread and pond water to observe types of bacteria and how bacteria interacts with the environment over time.

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bacteria, microorganisms, protists

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bacteria, microorganisms, protists, science

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