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Observing Different Microbes Lesson PlanObserving Different Microbes Lesson Plan
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Baylor College
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Grade
5th - 8th
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Science
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Duration
1 hr
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Year
2012
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Observing Different Microbes

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Following directions from a colorful slide preparation card, beginning biologists examine three different live microorganisms: bacteria, yeast, and paramecia. This is not an unusual activity to do with your class, but if you are doing it for the first time or need a refresher, the lesson plan is so well-written that you will have no questions. Just make sure to order your live specimens early enough to have them on time.

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Concepts

bacteria, microorganisms

Additional Tags

microorganisms, paramecia, bacteria, yeast cell, science

Pros

  • Richly detailed background information and teacher instructions
  • A high-quality printable handout guides groups through slide preparation
  • Lesson is part of a well-designed unit on microbes
  • A set of unit slides provides supportive visual aids

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