Victoria K. Kyarsgaard

Johnson High School, 
St. Paul, MN

1999

Frontiers in Physiology

Summer Research Teacher

 

Christine H. Wendt, Ph.D.
University of Minnesota


1999

Summer Research Host
You Could Grow Potatoes There
Grade Level: High School 
Subject: Microbiology 
This activity is designed for high school students. I have a program that prepares students for entry-level health occupations, but it would be appropriate for biology, AP biology, microbiology or anatomy and physiology, as well. I use this activity as a part of a unit on the immune system and the importance of controlling microorganisms in the human environment. This activity expands on similar “germ finding” activities by requiring students to ask questions, develop a hypothesis, design experiments and report results based on their findings. These results may support or refute the “popular wisdom” surrounding such topics as hand-washing and surface cleaning.
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An inquiry level of 4 or 5

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An integrated Internet component N/A  
Assessments for content knowledge Yes  
Assessments for process skills Yes  
Addressed the "ABC" rules for humans and/or animal use N/A  
Use of multiple learning styles and opportunities for all students Yes  
Proper safety precautions and warnings Yes