MICROORGANISM YEAR 6

WHAT IS A MICROORGANISM?

• Small non living thing that can be seen with our naked eyes

• small living things that cannot be seen with our naked eyes.

• Big living thing which cannot be seen with naked eyes

• small living things which can be seen without microscoope

What is used to see microorganism?

• microscope

• telescope

• magnifying glass

• eyes

How many types of microorganisms are there?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

The life process of microorganisms

• Can breathe

• Can grow

• Can move

• Can dance

Factors that affect the growth microorganism

• suitable temperature

• • presence of water

• presence of air

• • suitable acidity

A microorganism that only lives in wet areas

• Virus

• Algae

• Bacteria

• Protozoa

A type of microorganism that can make its own food

• Bacteria

• Virus

• Algae

• Protozoa

A type of microoganism that comes in different shapes and sizes. Used to make cheese

• Protozoa

• Bacteria

• Algae

• Fungi

Benefit of microorganism

• manufacture of food products

• cause food spoilage

• cause tooth decay

• treatment of sewage

The smallest microorganism

• HIV

• Paramecium

• Salmonella

• Yeast