Microorganisms

A WebQuest for the Students

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Leestown Middle School

Introduction

Microorganisms are all around us - some are good, some are bad, and some are DEADLY!!!

Task

Your task is to visit the websites below and learn more about microorganisms and complete the Microorganism Worksheet.

Resources and Process

Step 1. Visit Infection Detection Protection. Click on Meet the Microbes and then click on each of the three groups. Name the groups and give three important characteristics of each one.

Step 2. Visit Infection Detection Protection. Click on the Prevention Convention and list the ten tips to preventing infectious diseases.

Step 3. Vist The Microbe Zoo and go to the Snack Bar. Identify ten common foods that use microorganisms in their production.

Step 4. Visit The Smallest Page on the Web and go on a Scavenger Hunt to locate the following pictures. Identify what they are and give a brief description of each one.

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Evaluation

This project is worth 100 points. Do a good job!!

Conclusion

Some day you might be interested in a career as a Microbiologist and study these organisms in more detail.