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Survival of the Fittest Microbes: Examining the Conditions of One River and the Microbes that Thrive There
(Complete Item Description)
- Abstract:
In this lesson, created for grades 6 - 12, students learn about the harsh conditions of Spain's Rio Tinto River and research the microbes that nonetheless manage to thrive there. They then synthesize their knowledge by creating a reality television program set in the Rio Tinto in which the microbes are the "contestants." The lesson includes an article about the Rio Tinto with accompanying questions, a detailed classroom activity, vocabulary list, discussion questions, extension activities, interdisciplinary connections, and related academic content standards.
- Subject:
- Science and Technology, Social Sciences
- Grade Level:
- Primary, Secondary
- Collection:
- New York Times
