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The Unseen World: A Journey Through Microbiology

This class will cover topics that deal with microorganisms and human diseases.
Katina Bolar, BS, MAT, and TEFL Certified
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(190)
Class

What's included

6 live meetings
5 in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6
This will be an indepth study of the microbial world. We will look at Germ Theory and Louis Pasteur.  Discuss the difference between antibiotics and vaccines. We look at the history of epidemics and pandemics, disease identification and management, identification of pathogens, how disease is transmitted, and immunity.  We will also explore specific organ system diseases.  Having a general knowledge of biological concepts is beneficial but not required. Textbook and additional materials will be provided by me. 

Students will need the following:
Bacteria growing kit (already prepared or The Nutrient Agar in powder form) 
Jars for collecting 

Student Microscope 
Microscope slides/cover slips 
Eye dropper
Spiral notebook or Journal
latex gloves 
nose/mouth mask

Class 1. General introduction:Microbial relationships and the scientific method. 
              Lab:  Using a Compound Microscope
Class 2. Environmental needs of microbes: history and culture media and staining procedures 
                 Lab: The Effectiveness of Tooth brushing
                 Start your bacterial cultures

Class 3 .    DNA and Mutations 
                  Mutations Activity (optional)
                  Lab: The 5 second rule

Class 4 .  Immune System response and immunity disorders 
                Lab: How clean is your Iphone?

Class 5:  Antibiotics, Vaccines and Holistic medicine
               Lab: Let's grow some Fungi!
                
*Class 6: Specific  Microbial diseases
	   A. Diseases of the respiratory tract
	   B. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract
	   C. Diseases of the nervous system
	   D. Diseases of the skin
	   E. Diseases of the blood and lymph

Other Details

Parental Guidance
*Class six will deal with specific microbial disease that affect humans, some of the images will be graphic due to the nature of the disease itself. Please let me know if you do not wish for your child view those images.
Supply List
Students will need the following:
Bacteria growing kit (already prepared or The Nutrient Agar in powder form) 
with at least 10 Petri dishes
Sterile swabs (swabs in a package)
toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, or floss.
Student Microscope 
Bacteria Stain (Methylene Blue)
Microscope slides/coverslips 
Eyedropper
lighter/candles 
paperclip/needle
clean water
latex gloves 
nose/mouth mask
aquarium/pond water
sample of onion 
dirt/sand
yogurt 
leaf
clear nail polish

 Your microscope should have at least a 10x eyepiece and three objective lenses from at least 4x to 40x. The methylene blue can be found at aquarium stores. It is a chemical. I strongly suggest for the younger students to have someone help them and store it in a cool, dry place in your home.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi, I have been a science teacher for over 18 years. I am a homeschool mom to a 5th grader and a 10th grader. I have homeschooled them from pre-kindergarten up until now. I have a master's degree in general science and have taught a variety of science courses at the middle, high school and college levels.  I believe learning can be loud and exciting especially in science. This class gives you an indepth journey into microbiology especially if you are interested in becoming a doctor, nurse or in some other related healthcare field. 

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$80

for 6 classes
1x per week, 6 weeks
50 min

Completed by 178 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-9 learners per class

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