Building a Winogradsky Column: An Educator Guide with Activities in Astrobiology

Author:

Amberlee Chaussee, Bonnie Samuelson, Deborah Bodony

Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

NASA Quest

Collection:

NASA

Grade Level:

Secondary, Post-secondary

Abstract:

This 27-page educator guide is a NASA Quest resource about Microbial Ecology and related Astrobiology activities. Students will construct a Winogradsky Column to observe the growth of microbes in a column of mud. During this investigation students will develop a hypothesis, record their observations and results, and form conclusions. They will compare and contrast their methods during the investigation with those of the astrobiologists performing research in the field and the laboratory. It includes student handouts and assessment rubrics that may be duplicated without copyright restrictions.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs

Media Format:

Downloadable docs

Conditions of Use:

Public Domain
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