PLTW: Infection Detection

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What is the process of writing down or drawing a detailed plan for creating a solution to a problem?

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Design

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What system in the body is responsible for identifying and fighting off unwanted bacteria, viruses, and other bugs?

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Immune system

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What is a microorganism that can make a person sick, including types like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa?

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Germ

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What is a scientific test in which you perform a series of actions to learn information about the world?

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Experiment

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What process do scientists use to explore observations and answer questions?

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Scientific inquiry

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What are the four major types of germs?

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Bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa

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What is the term for a disease caused by germs?

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Infection

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What is the role of the immune system in the body?

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To identify and fight off unwanted bacteria, viruses, and other bugs.

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What is the difference between a virus and bacteria?

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Viruses are smaller and require a host to reproduce, while bacteria can live independently.

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What is the purpose of an experiment in scientific inquiry?

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To test a hypothesis and gather data.