Microbial Serial Dilutions
by Cynthia Bujanda
This lesson is part of a project to isolate bacteria from soil and test it for antibiotic activity. This can be the start of the project or you can do lesson 1 soil microbes first. Though you do have to do this step before proceeding with the other lessons. This project is a real research experience for students and can be modified so students ask their own questions (example: change the type of soil). This lesson is based on the Tiny Earth project. Duration is of three days and students work in groups. Teacher prep can be up to 4 hours in sterilizing equipment and materials for students.
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/123Ou8uv65brBuXuRS0x8R6jutQIZzXpE/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Life Science L1: Cells Technology Mathematics Operations and Algebraic Thinking (OA)
Featured
Off
Related Content
Grades:
9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
This is a high school level project that covers food webs, nutrition cycling, human intervention in ecosystems. This gives students a hands-on, real-world look at a water system in their backyard.
Grades:
9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
This lesson is designed to introduce the concept of composting and its importance for sustainability and waste reduction. This lesson takes place in a classroom and school garden for two or more weeks
Grades:
9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade
This is a week- long set of lessons building on the structure and function of skin. The first few days will have students using technology to complete research. Students will also explore the