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This is a series of quick activities/demos and pre-assessment tools that evaluate learners' current understanding of microbes and introduce them to basic information about microbes. Learners will complete a pre-assessment survey, estimate the mass of microbes in the human body, and begin group concept maps. Educators can implement this entire lesson plan or use elements on their own. This lesson guide includes background information, extension ideas, and a handout.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- Over $20 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Glo GermTM kit (includes a black light)
- Graduated cylinder, beaker or other means to measure one liter of water accurately
- Sturdy plastic bag large enough to hold a one-liter size bottle
- 8 small sticky notes
- 4 hand lenses
- 4 pairs of safety goggles
- 4 small paper clips
- Access to a balance or spring scale (2,000 gm capacity)
- Capped plastic bottle, pre-filled with one liter (measured) of water
- Markers
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Diversity of Life
- Viruses and Bacteria
- Protists and Fungi
- Classification
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Human Body
- Health and Nutrition
- Immune System
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Diversity of Life
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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
- Data Representation
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Measurement
- Size and Scale
- Reasoning and Proof
- Representation
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Data Analysis and Probability
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Physical Sciences
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Structure and Properties of Matter
- Mass and Weight
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Structure and Properties of Matter
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
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The Scientific Process
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
Includes assesments for student learning:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Moreno, Nancy P. ; Tharp, Barbara Z. ; Erdmann, Deanne B. ; Clayton, Sonia Rahmati ; Denk, James P.
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Baylor College of Medicine, 2008
Funding Source:
- Science Education Partnership Award, 5R25 RR018605