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Direct linkKlosterman, Michelle; Sadler, Troy; Brown, Julie – Science Scope, 2012
As advocated by the new K-12 framework for science and as demonstrated in research, teachers are making use of media, now more than ever, to capture students' attention and draw connections between school science and students' everyday lives (Klosterman, Sadler, and Brown 2012; NRC 2012). However, it is essential for students to understand the…
Descriptors: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Media Literacy, Microbiology, Science Curriculum
Peer reviewedMitchell, Melissa A.; Mitchell, James K. – Science Scope, 2002
Proposes a microbial mystery activity to test students' knowledge of human anatomy and their ability to identify microbes. Provides an opportunity for students to develop logical deductive reasoning. Includes national science education standards related to this activity, activity sheets with whole procedures, and Internet resources. (KHR)
Descriptors: Anatomy, Inquiry, Microbiology, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedHampton, Elaine – Science Scope, 1991
Presents an activity in which students use microscopes to examine the diversity of the roundworm species that they obtained from water and soil samples. Discusses the role of roundworms in the ecosystem. Provides a lesson plan for teacher use that includes preparation information, materials needed, lesson procedures, and suggestions to extend the…
Descriptors: Biology, Ecology, Junior High Schools, Microbiology
Peer reviewedFields, Shirley Foster – Science Scope, 1993
Presents an overview of microorganisms contained in soil. Describes an activity where students use hand lenses or microscopes to find fungi in soil. (PR)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Fungi, Junior High Schools, Microbiology
Wakeley, Deidra – Science Scope, 2005
This role-playing simulation is designed to help teach middle level students about the typical lifecycle of a fungus. In this interactive simulation, students assume the roles of fungi, spores, living and dead organisms, bacteria, and rain. As they move around a playing field collecting food and water chips, they discover how the organisms…
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Simulation, Middle School Students, Science Instruction
Balter, Nancy; Martinez, Arturo – Science Scope, 2003
In teaching middle school students about diseases and microbes, it is surprising to discover how little they know about transmission. Misconceptions range from the idea that "giving a disease to someone" actually means "giving it away so you didn't have it anymore yourself" to a lack of understanding that tiny living things,…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Epidemiology, Misconceptions, Science Activities
Peer reviewedBaker, William P.; Leyva, Kathryn J.; Lang, Michael; Goodmanis, Ben – Science Scope, 2002
Focuses on an activity in which students sample air at school and generate ideas about how to classify the microorganisms they observe. The results are used to compare air quality among schools via the Internet. Supports the development of scientific inquiry and technology skills. (DDR)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Biology, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education
