Microbes & You I – One Day
| Grade Level: | 7, 9-12 |
| Where Taught: | In the Classroom |
| # Students: | 30, plus one observer |
| Time needed for presentation: | 45-60 minutes |
| Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) | |
| Microbes and You One Day Enrichment Activities | |
The Microbes & You I – One Day module is designed to educate students about the diverse world of bacteria in their own environment – internal and external! It covers the helpful and harmful bacteria, their differences and similarities, and their relative importance in our world. We emphasize the importance of microbes within the human body which help keep us healthy. We also introduce the role of microbiologists in the modern workforce.
The module begins with a brief introduction to the origins and characteristics of bacteria, followed by activities and discussions that involve the students directly with common practices performed by microbiologists in their labs daily. The students will review the scientific method, learn about bio-safety, collect samples, streak plates, analyze and identify different types of bacteria, and even explore the cause and effect relationship associated with epidemiology.
The Bio-Bus Project will supply all the needed material. However, we do ask that the classroom be organized into a maximum of six workstations with four to five students per station. We thank you in advance for your cooperation in planning your schedules around these requirements.
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The Bio-Bus Beanie Microbes
