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Grade 7, Science Std #1.2: Identify unicellular organisms, including bacteria and protists, by their methods of locomotion, reproduction, ingestion, excretion, and effects on other organisms.

Lesson Plans: Introduction to Bacteria Students will research how bacteria move, where they live, and how they reproduce. Protozoan Students will be able to describe one-celled protozoan. Bacteria Students will be able to describe bacteria as it relates to them. Anthrax...the good, the bad, or the ugly? It is important that students understand that anthrax is a bacterium, one of the few species that is harmful to human health. This lesson provides an overview on bacteria and specifically addresses scientific facts about Bacillus anthracis. Fun with Protists Students will classify and identify protists found in pond water. What's Bugging You? Students will build on existing knowledge of microbes, focusing on the relationship between microorganisms and foodborne illness, as well as the implications that foodborne illness has on human health.

Resources: Cells Alive! Plethora of information about cells with animated clips Prokaryotes, Eukaryotes, & Viruses Tutorial Interesting summary of prokaryote characteristics Bacteria Rule @ nationalgeographic.com Fun, interactive site for students to learn about bacteria Ameba Coloring Worksheet with factual basis
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