Microbiology Lesson
Topic: An introduction to Microbiology and its historical Foundations
Grade Level: 9-10
Instructional Objectives:
The students will understand the definition of microbiology.The students will understand the definition of a microbe.
The students will understand the meaning of specific scientific terms.
The students will be able to understand and appreciate the role of microbiology in history. More specifically, how it has affected humans throughout time.
Students will be able to communicate valid conclusions.
National Science Education Standards:
Assessment Standard D: Assessment practice is fair.
Assessment Standard A: Assessments must be consistent with the decisions they are designed to inform.
Life Science Content Standards:
Content Standard E: Understanding about science and technology
Content Standard D: The cell; biological evolution; interdependence of organisms; matter energy and organization in living systems.
Content Standard F: Personal and community health
Content Standard G: Science as a human endeavor; Nature of scientific knowledge; Historical perspectives.
Materials Required:
Paper
Markers
Graphic organizers
Graffiti headers
Cluster map
Overhead
Computer
Oral presentation Rubric
American Society For Microbiology; Significant Events of the Last 125 Years:
Introduction to Bacteria:
Viral History:
Warm-up:
Brainstorming Activity
Central Questions:
What does microbiology the study of?
What is a microbe?
Are viruses and bacteria considered living things?
What causes infectious diseases?
What significant historical events in microbiology have impacted humans?
What are some general characteristics of microbes?
Procedure:
1. Brainstorming Activity:
Divide class into groups of three to five students
Each group is given a cluster map
Central Questions are written on the board or on an overhead
2. Discussion:
Lead a discussion pulling ideas and experiences from each group
Clarify any misconceptions
Present factual material in a clear and logical manner appropriate during the discussion
3. Pair Share:
Divide the class into groups of two.
Each group should log on to the American Society for Microbiology; Significant Events of the last 125 Years.
Each group should scroll through the list and select two significant events in which to research and present a 5 to 10 minute oral presentation.
Students should begin to compile information using the following sites as a starting resource:
Introduction to Bacteria
Viral History
Closure:
Graffiti Activity
Each student is asked to stop at each station and answer the graffiti headers
List the major viral and bacterial diseases affecting humans.
List one historical impact of bacteria and or viruses on humans.
Do you think the world could ever cure itself of infectious diseases?
If not, what characteristics do bacteria possess that would prevent this from happening?
Assessment:
The assessment will be informal through the graffiti activity
The assessment will be formal through the Presentation Rubric
Extension Activity:
Work on oral presentation