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Microorganisms Intro

Microorganisms Intro

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Science

5th Grade

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NGSS
MS-LS1-7, MS-LS2-4, MS-LS2-3

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Andrenia Williams

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Multiple Choice

Both __________ and ___________ are a type of fungus

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mold, viruses

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bacteria, mold

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viruses, yeast

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mushrooms, mold

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Multiple Choice

Which of these microorganisms is considered harmful? 
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Bacteria in yogurt
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Fungus in antibiotics
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Yeast in bread
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Mold on fruit

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Multiple Choice

Yogurt and cheese  can be produced from ___________.
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Bacteria
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Virus
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Protozoa
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Algae

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Multiple Choice

Which microorganisms listed below can be harmful?

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bacteria

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fungi

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protists

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all of the above

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Multiple Choice

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Yeast makes bread, rolls and cakes rise.
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True
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False

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A piece of bread has a tiny spot of mold growing on it. Is it safe to eat?
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Yes
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No

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Yeast makes bread, rolls and cakes rise.
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True
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False

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Yogurt contains harmful bacteria.
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True
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False

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Multiple Choice

Which is not an example of a harmful microorganism?
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Mold growing on a kitchen sponge
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Bacteria found in yogurt
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Bacteria that causes turberculosis
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Salmonella on uncooked chicken

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true?
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All microorganisms are bad
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All microorganisms are good
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Some microorganisms are harmful, while some can be helpful
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Microorganisms are too small to do anything to anyone

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a harmful microorganism?
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Fungi used as antibiotics
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Ecoli on food that makes people sick
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Bacteria found in yogurt.
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Microorganisms helping dead matter to decay

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Multiple Choice

Which disease is not caused by bacteria?
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Strep throat
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Pneumonia
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Food poisoning
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Influenza (the Flu)

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Multiple Choice

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Are microorganisms helpful or harmful?
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Helpful
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Harmful
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Both
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Neither

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Multiple Select

What are examples of HELPFUL microorganisms?

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Bacteria helps cows digest grass

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bacteria that help termites digest wood

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Turn milk into cheese and yogurt.

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Yeast to make dough rise

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Multiple Choice

What is the main job of our immune system?

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It protects us from illness.

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It helps us to digest food.

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It makes antibiotics.

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It helps us repair cavities.

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Multiple Choice

Both __________ and ___________ are a type of fungus

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mold, viruses

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bacteria, mold

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viruses, yeast

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mushrooms, mold

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