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Microbiology in Jeopardy part of Microbial Life:Teaching Methods:Teaching with Games:Examples
Stephen C. Wagner, Stephen F. Austin State University
This group learning activity involves students in an engaging review of concepts of microbiology. The review is set up as a power point presentation in the style of the "Jeopardy" gameshow where students groups compete against each other to answer review questions.

Grade Level: College Upper (15-16), College Lower (13-14)
Resource Type: Activities: Activities
Subject: Biology:Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Environmental Science:Ecosystems:Biogeochemical cycling
Activity Review: Passed Peer Review

Are Viruses Alive: Sample Socratic Questions part of Microbial Life:Teaching Methods:Socratic Questioning:Examples
By Monica Bruckner and George Rice, Montana State University, Bozeman. Based on MLER website:Are Viruses Alive? by George Rice (mbruckner@montana.edu and grice@montana.edu).
This example Socratic questioning page provides an outline for leading a classroom discussion regarding whether or not viruses are alive. Sample questions, resources for background information, and tips and assessment information are provided.

Grade Level: College Lower (13-14):College Introductory, High School (9-12), College Upper (15-16), College Lower (13-14)
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Classroom Activity:Short Activity:Socratic Questioning, Activities:Classroom Activity
Subject: Biology:Microbiology

Are Nanobacteria Alive: Sample Socratic Questions part of Microbial Life:Teaching Methods:Socratic Questioning:Examples
By Monica Bruckner, Montana State University, Bozeman (based on MLER website:Nanobes and Nanobacteria).
This example Socratic questioning page provides an outline for leading a classroom discussion regarding whether or not nanobacteria exist. Sample questions, resources for background information, and tips and assessment information are provided.