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Life Size: What's in a microbe?
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In this activity on page 3 of the PDF, learners visualize the relative size and structural differences between microbes that have the potential to cause disease.
Transformation of E. coli Using Green Fluorescent Protein
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In this activity related to plant biotechnology, learners transform a strain of E. coli using green fluorescent protein from a bioluminescent jellies.
DNA the Easy Way
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This demonstration can be used to help learners visualize DNA by lysing (breaking open) bacterial cells on a slide and “stringing up” the DNA with a toothpick in less than one minute.
Cell Division
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This activity was designed for blind learners, but all types of learners can use it to investigate how, in a one-celled organism such as a bacterium, the division of cells increases the number of cell
Wash This Way
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In this activity on page 4 of the PDF, learners investigate the importance of washing their hands.
Bacteriopolis
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In this long-term activity, learners make a home for a colorful community of microorganisms.
Candy Chemosynthesis
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In this activity, groups of learners work together to create edible models of chemicals involved in autotrophic nutrition.
Observing Different Microbes
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In this activity, learners use a microscope to examine three different microbes: bacteria, yeast and paramecia. Educator will need to prepare the yeast solution one day before the activity.
Chemical Methods of Control
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In this lab, learners evaluate the relative effectiveness of various chemical substances (i.e. garlic powder, bathroom cleaner, mouthwash, etc.) as antimicrobial agents.
On the Microbe Trail: An Introduction to Bacteria and Aseptic Technique
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In this series of exercises, learners predict the conditions necessary for bacterial growth, test their predictions and at the same time practice the aseptic techniques and safety procedures needed wh
What Does Life Need to Live?
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In this astrobiology activity (on page 11 of the PDF), learners consider what organisms need in order to live (water, nutrients, and energy).
Life Size: Line 'em up!
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In this activity on page 1 of the PDF, learners compare the relative sizes of biological objects (like DNA and bacteria) that can't be seen by the naked eye.
Demonstrating An Epidemic
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This experiment allows learners to experience a small scale "epidemic," demonstrating the ease with which disease organisms are spread, and enables learners to determine the originator of the "epidemi
Gross Growth
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In this activity, learners grow germs collected from their hands and other objects. They cultivate the germs on a growth medium (such as slices of grapefruit or processed cheese) for a week.
"Build a Bacterium" Scavenger Hunt
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Working in small groups, learners receive a written scenario regarding a bacterium with a certain goal it must carry out.
Dealing Signals
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In this activity, use standard playing cards to introduce learners to cellular interactions such as cell to cell recognition and signal and receptor specificity.
Kimchee Fermentation Chamber
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Learners make kimchee or sauerkraut, which is really just fermented cabbage, in a 2-liter plastic bottle.
Microbes are Everywhere
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In this four-day activity, learners grow bacteria and/or fungi from a variety of locations and compare the results.