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The Science of Microbes Unit PlanThe Science of Microbes Unit Plan
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 mo 12 days
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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Technology
Scientific Equipment
Presentation
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Year
2012
Unit Plan

The Science of Microbes

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Looking for an interesting text to share the world of microbes with your middle school classroom? The edition contains explanations, worksheets, experiments, discussions, and links to outside sources for a true and complete microbiology learning experience. It encompasses a variety of theoretical concepts, abilities to incorporate collaborative learning, and multiple hands-on activities.

 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

microbiology, microscopes, microbes, bacteria, diseases

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the text in its entirety for a complete summary of microbes and their relationship with the human species
  • Use parts of the text, if applicable, to enhance other teaching materials as desired

Classroom Considerations

  • Use the table of contents to most easily navigate the 68-page packet

Pros

  • Information contained in text is easily adaptable for each classroom and its individual needs
  • Pieces and concepts from this text may be used in lieu of the completed version, which would benefit schools with smaller budgets

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.6-8.1 RST.6-8.3

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