Humans are born without any bacteria, yet have acquired the majority of the microbiome expected for adulthood by the age of three. A biology video introduces the human microbiome, and describes when the microbiome begins developing, how it helps us, and the microbiomes of other animals.

Concepts

microbiology, microbes, hygiene, babies

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Research the number of microbes on the average human

Classroom Considerations

• Content concludes after less than 5:30 minutes and the remaining video is an advertisement for the sponsor
• Consider the maturity of pupils, as the video discusses various birth methods and infant feeding methods in humans

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Offers a long list of references for those wishing to learn more
• Includes closed captioning in nine languages for the hearing impaired
• Connects biology, chemistry, life science, wellness, and human development

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.6-8.4 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4