Science Time - Middle School Life Science Pt 5: World's Tiniest Organisms

Students will build a strong understanding of the structure and function of viruses, bacteria and protists.
Students will create an impactful connection between biological concepts and the world around them.
Students will sharpen research and presentation skills. 
Standards: 
MS-LS1-1. Conduct an investigation to provide evidence that living things are made of cells; either one cell or many different numbers and types of cells. 

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I currently am a credentialed teacher in Washington State and hold my endorsements in biology (5-12), health (K-12) and fitness (K-12). 
I currently teach AP Biology, honors biology, anatomy and physiology and health science. 
Last year, I taught biology, environmental science, health, physics and P.E. to middle and high school students. 
I hold my Masters Degree in Secondary Education with an emphasis in life sciences and health.
I received my Bachelors Degree in Athletic Training from Whitworth University. I completed 1,250 clinical hours working with medical doctors, physicians assistants and physical therapists in physical therapy clinics, collegiate, semi-professional and high school athletic training rooms, emergency rooms and urgent cares.

Students will be given periodic readings, videos to watch and review sheets. 
Students will complete an investigative or creative research study (about 2 pages). 
Students will be given weekly note sheets to encourage intentional note taking and on task thinking. 

Student will be assessed informally through question and answer periods, note sheets, and a final project. 

1 hour per week in class, and an estimated 0 - 1 hours per week outside of class.

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