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DIY Microbe!

Overview: Bacteria Modeling

Objectives

Students will understand what bacteria look like with a model they create. They will also learn vocabulary associated with bacteria.

Lesson Preparation

  1. KWL of a Microbiologist: knows (K), wants to know (W), and has learned (L)
  2. Read book "What are Bacteria, Viruses, and Fungi?" by Tripti Nainwal Pages 2 & 3 3
Resource Details
Lesson
Arctic
Less than 1 period
Elementary and Up
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Scientific Poster Puzzle Dissection: Bowhead Whale

Overview

Students complete a physical puzzle based on a scientific poster about Bowhead Whales. Students then research the content of the poster and present their findings.

Objective

To familiarize students with: * the scientific method * real polar scientific posters * real polar scientific research * real polar scientific terminology * real polar scientific technology * real polar

Resource Details
Activity
Arctic
Less than 1 period
Middle School and Up
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Recess at 25 Below

Overview

Students will engage in a hands-on activity to help them consider what students in a tropical climate do to prepare for recess compared with students who live in the interior of Alaska.

Objectives

Students will: * Compare what students in a tropical climate do to prepare for recess with students who live in the interior of Alaska. * Learn

Resource Details
Lesson
Arctic
Less than 1 period
Elementary and Up
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Recess at 25 Below

Overview

Compare what students in a tropical climate do to prepare for recess with students who live in the interior of Alaska. Learn several consequences caused by sub zero temperatures. Create awareness that people are able to prepare for a cold environment by adding layers of clothes.

Objective

Compare what students in a tropical climate do to prepare

Resource Details
Lesson
Arctic
Less than 1 period
Elementary and Up
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