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Biology Petri Dish Lab (Flex 4 Week Program: Grow Your Own Bacteria)
Mrs. Collins, Certified Teacher
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(77)
Interested in learning about germs? Come learn how to collect bacteria in your home, grow it, write a lab report, and identify the bacteria found.
Class experience
Collect samples around you, test them and see what bacteria will grow in an agar-filled petri dish. These samples can be from anywhere: test toilet seats, doorknobs, refrigerator doors, faucet taps and other surfaces in your home to see what yucky bacteria is lurking around invisible to the human eye. It may be shocking when you quickly see a petri dish filled with bacteria emerge. With this experiment, you will likely realize that your mom was right when she told you to “Wash your hands...
-students will learn about lab protocol and safety -students will demonstrate safe bacteria collection techniques -students will present a project showing their lab data and protocols followed -students will learn about the basics of bacteria Learning Goals and Objectives for the Biology Program Goal-1: Students learn to apply the scientific method and knowledge for solving biological problems. • Objective 1: Understand a biological problem or question and articulate its significance. • Objective 2: Critically evaluate an experimental method used to solve a biological problem. • Objective 3: Understand the results of a biological experiment presented in various formats. • Objective 4: Use a statistical tool to answer a biological question or solve a problem. • Objective 5: Use a technical tool to answer a biological question or solve a problem. • Objective 6: Critically evaluate evidence and sources of information for solving a biological problem. Goal-2: Students learn to effectively communicate results of a biological study to any audience. • Objective 1: Create a convincing presentation of a biological research or project. • Objective 2: Give a convincing oral presentation of a biological research or project.
Mrs. Collins is a certified science teacher with 23 years of experience in the classroom and lab.
1 file available upon enrollment**In order to complete this lab, families will need to purchase pre filled agar petri dishes online. These can be found at Carolina Biological, Amazon or other science websites. Please purchase a minimum of 5 dishes. spiral notebook notepad pencil or pen clear tape gallon ziploc bags q tips gloves hand sanitizer posterboard (any color) clay (dry clay works well too) play-doh paper plates paper towels construction paper glue sticky notes foil
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Parents, we will be collecting bacteria. Students will be swabbing areas of their home to grow bacteria in sealed containers. I do ask that students throw away the containers at the end of the 4 weeks and I encourage everyone to wear gloves.
The instructor used the following: Holt Biology Textbook and Brenau Microbiology Textbook Students will not need to purchase any curriculum it will be provided by the instructor in a teacher created slideshow.
Mrs. Collins, Certified Teacher
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(77)
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Flex Class
$59
for 4 weeks4 weeks
Completed by 1 learner
No live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
