(ED492) Week 7 - The Microverse

Bellwork #9: One-Quick Question

What is a bacteria/archaea/virus that you know?

The Microverse: Part I

Life is moving when you don't see it.​

​- Mr. Tim

The Essential Two

• ​What are microorganisms?

• Why are microorganisms important?​

Your Agenda​

• ​Lesson: The Microverse

• Activity​: The Biofacility

• Assessment: I Know That ______​

• Week 7 MCQ​

Your Objectives

• Describe the differences between bacteria, archaea, and viruses.

• Justify in detail how prokaryotes and eukaryotes are unique.

• Examine how each microorganism functions.​

Microorganisms?​

Microorganisms are as it says: micro organisms. They are small organisms that you cannot see directly.​

Types?

There are three types:

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• ​Bacteria - Prokaryotes with cell walls and are everywhere.

• ​Archaea - Prokaryotes with cell walls and are in harsh environments.

• ​Viruses - Organisms that need a host to replicate.

​* Describe the difference between bacteria, archaea, and viruses.

Types? (Part 2)

It's time to know the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

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• ​Prokaryotic cells are cells with cell walls - and no inside membranes.

• ​Eukaryotic cells are cells with cell-membrane nuclei.

​* Justify in detail how prokaryotes and eukaryotes are unique.

Functions?

Each microorganism functions differently.

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• ​Bacteria and archaea can have good and bad effects - especially for human health.

• ​Viruses infect other cells, and can be helpful - or harmful.

* Examine how each microorganism functions.

Functions? (Part 2)

Both bacteria and archaea reproduce using a form of division known as binary fission.

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​As for viruses, they need a host - a living thing they can use for resources or shelter.

* Examine how each microorganism functions.

The Gist?

On and underneath the surface, life goes on on a microscopic level. Microorganisms can both hurt and help other living things around it, depending on their function.

Recap: The Essential 2​

• ​Microorganisms are small organisms that you cannot see directly.

• Microorganisms can be both hurtful - and helpful - to other living things.

ACTIVITY: The Biofacility

Let's see what you know :)

The Task Is Simple

• Each table will be assigned a microorganism: one row will be assigned to bacteria, another row archaea, and another row viruses.

• Each table will be assigned a tri-diagram – one circle for bacteria, one for archaea, and one for viruses.

• ​Each table will have to determine what is different between each organism – and what is the same.

• Each table will also be provided a sheet with cutouts, which they will then paste onto the diagram.

• Afterward, the table will then take a photo of their assignment.  

Assessment: I Know That _____.

Let's see what you know :)

End of Part I​

Bellwork #10: One-Quick Scenario

Do you think it is easier to live in the microscopic world, or in the bigger world today? Why or why not?

The Microverse: Part II

Life is moving when you don't see it.​

​- Mr. Tim

Your Agenda​

• ​Lesson: Week 7 QuickCheck

• Activity​: Under the Surface

• Assessment: Small, Over Big

Your Objectives

• Observe and examine multiple microscopic environments.

Quizizz QuizCheck: The Microverse

Let's see what you know :)

​Show Me What You Got

1. What microorganism lives in harsh places and has unique cell walls?

2. What microorganism lives everywhere?

3. What microorganism is living, but mostly nonliving?

ACTIVITY: Under the Surface

Let's see what you know :)

Here is What to Do

• ​Each person will be given a Xerox paper.

• Each person will choose a surface they will sketch near his or her desk.

• You will have to sketch what the surface would look like through a microscope.

• The students will have 15 minutes to sketch their “surfaces.”

• Afterward, you will then use your microscope to sketch what the surface actually looks like - and then label its parts.

Assessment: Small, Over Big

Why should we care about microorganisms?