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Pond to Cup
- Level: Middle School
- Topic: Microbiology and Epidemiology
Description:
The purpose of this activity is to determine what affects the growth of microorganisms in pond water. How can the pond water be made safe for human consumption? The students will learn what causes growth and death in microorganisms in pond water, and learn the scientific method through designing and using an experiment to clean the pond water to a level suitable for human consumption.
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Research Host:
Walter Boron Ph.D.
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- Frank Brattin Middle School
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- 1998 Explorations in Biomedicine
- Summer Research Teacher
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- Yale University School of Medicine
New Haven, CT
- 1998 Explorations in Biomedicine
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| Criteria useful for reviewing
student-centered learning activities
include:
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In this
activity..
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| An inquiry level of 4 or 5 | 4 |
| An integrated Internet component | N/A |
| Assessments for content knowledge | Yes |
Assessments for process skills | Yes |
| Addressed the "ABC" rules for humans
and/or animal use | N/A |
| Use of multiple learning
styles and opportunities for all students | Yes |
| Proper safety precautions and
warnings | Yes |
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