Adopt a Microbe! - Digital Adaptation

Molly Ludwick, Kings Mountain Middle School

Beverly Owens, Cleveland Early College High School

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Scientific Accuracy
Alignment of Learning Goals, Activities, and Assessments
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Initial Publication Date: March 5, 2021 | Reviewed: August 4, 2022 (see revision history: 2 events)

Context

Audience

Suitable for middle grades science or high school earth science courses.

Skills and concepts that students must have mastered

Students should be familiar with using Google Slides. This is an introductory assignment for deep sea microbes. No prior knowledge is necessary.

How the activity is situated in the course

This activity can be used as a stand-alone activity or in combination with a unit on microbes. This activity is also suitable for remote or in-person instruction.

Goals

Content/concepts goals for this activity

Students will learn about deep sea microbes and their role in the environment.

Higher order thinking skills goals for this activity

Students will gather information about deep sea microbes through a series of learning activities. Students will write a reflection, answer comprehension questions based on a reading passage, and write a haiku to summarize their learning.

Other skills goals for this activity

Description and Teaching Materials

Use the link below to access a "view only" copy of the playlist. You can choose, "File" then "Make a Copy" from the tool bar to create an editable copy. A "force copy" link is provided on the first slide.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/185M3AckvGtN4erHug1MKrXlYZpKry2PGHXQHMcRNSX4/edit?usp=sharing

Teaching Notes and Tips

This activity is easily integrated into a Learning Management System for easy access for students.

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Assessment

Students will complete activities as they progress through the playlist that provide formative assessments of the material being introduced. Students can submit the slides in a Learning Management System so teachers can check their work.