Fungi, Bacteria, & Viruses: Interactive Unit Study
In this 8-week course, learners will investigate fungi, bacteria, and viruses through experiments and activities!
Kristi Given, M.S.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(124)
What's included
8 live meetings
6 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Welcome to another interactive unit study- Fungi & Bacteria! This course will take us on a trail of different fungi identification, roles and functions in the ecosystem, growing bacteria, experimenting with yeast, and so much more! Each class is packed with information and a hands-on activity or experiment to help us understand the concepts. This course is a little different from my other interactive courses as it does require a few more materials. This class is priced lower than others for that reason. Students will be able to use gained knowledge from previous weeks to make hypotheses, observations, and collect data in other activities and experiments. I will post an optional activity, worksheet, or video after every class for students to continue learning throughout the week. My teaching style is hands-on and interactive. When experimenting, I encourage my students to make observations and test again, if needed. Often students are seen adding materials, ingredients, and other elements to their experiments to develop a deeper understanding of the lesson. Week one: Introduction to Fungi: Characteristics, Adaptations, & Species - Scientific notebook for identifying Week two: Fungi in the Ecosystem: Roles, Functions, & Relationships - Mushroom investigation & data collection Week three: Decomposing- it's hard work! -Meeting live decomposers & building a DIY experimental compost container Week four: Environmental Factors: temperature - Yeast experimenting Week five: Growing fungi: Yeast in the kitchen Week six: Introduction to Viruses - Germ experiment Week seven: Bacteria in the Ecosytem- Testing for Bacteria Week eight: That's a wrap! - Collecting bacteria data
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Fungi: Characteristics, Adaptations, & Species
Scientific notebook for identifying 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Fungi in the Ecosystem: Roles, Functions, & Relationships
Mushroom investigation & data collection 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Decomposing- it's hard work!
Meeting live decomposers & building a DIY experimental compost container 50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Environmental Factors: temperature
Yeast experimenting 50 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
A mushroom identification is OPTIONAL, but not necessary. https://www.amazon.com/Mushrooms-Folding-Familiar-American-Naturalist/dp/1583551824/ref=sr_1_10?crid=2VJCWD9U62F32&keywords=mushroom+identification&qid=1678311028&sprefix=mushroom+%2Caps%2C1178&sr=8-10 Notebook Several different types of mushrooms - no need to have them identified! Print outs provided Bacteria test kit - https://www.amazon.com/EZ-BioResearch-Bacteria-Science-Book/dp/B0165PQST0/ref=asc_df_B0165PQST0/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198069655422&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=739316832629280723&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=200504&hvtargid=pla-380562633065&psc=1 Bowl Flour Sugar Water fork for mixing plastic container or a quart size jar paper towel, cheese cloth, or another type of breathable fabric (it needs to fit over your container or jar) rubberband Plastic wrap 3 or more packs of instant dry yeast 3 1 liter bottles 3 balloons Clear ziplock container of medium size with a lid Raw food scraps and other compostable materials Germ Glo Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001BO6R9W?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Random objects used everyday phone, fork, water bottle, etc. Access to sink and soap
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2021
4.9
124reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Science from Green Mountain College
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Washington College
Hi! My name is Kristi and I am so happy you ventured over to my science learning lab!
My goal is for students to have fun, maybe get messy, and gain a love for science! My teaching style is interactive and hands-on as I try to bring science to life. My classes work well for the kinesthetic learner.
You will find that most of my classes have a hands-on component to complement the learning experience and my presentations are very visual.
I do my very best to keep prices lower than average as I understand how quickly classes add up for parents. Keeping the prices lower also helps parents as there are material lists for experiments and activities. However, almost every class that I have has a coupon! Please reach out if you need assistance.
When I am not teaching I love to spend time with my daughter outside, gardening, raising chicks, and learning new skills. My goal is to combine some of my hobbies while teaching.
I have been teaching environmental science to students in pre-k through 12th grade for over 12 years. I have taught in various settings including outdoors, in classrooms, and online. I currently run my own business developing and delivering science lessons and custom curriculums to students in school settings, early learning centers, scouts, libraries, and more! I received my B.A.s in Environmental Science and Sociology in 2016 and my M.S. in Resilient and Sustainable Communities in 2019.Reviews
Live Group Course
$104
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
50 min
Completed by 11 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-8 learners per class
