Microbes Rule!

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 14.06.04

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction
  2. Rationale
  3. Objectives
  4. Background
  5. Strategies
  6. Activities
  7. Notes
  8. Annotated Bibliography
  9. Resources for Students and Teachers
  10. Appendix A: Implementing District Standards

A Gardenful of Microbes

Valerie J. Schwarz

Published September 2014

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Resources for Students and Teachers

http://www.kidsbiology.com/biology_basics/index.php As the name suggests, this site offers information for kids about biology.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5rGo3uBFIU The video shows how to construct a Berlese Funnel using a two-liter soda bottle.

http://urbanext.illinois.edu/soil/ This website is perfect for upper elementary students. It is kid friendly, but contains a wealth of information about the soil.

http://www.dirtdoctor.co.nz/uploaded/file/Advanced%20Soil%20Biology%20Handout.pdf This website has great images. The text is more appropriate as a teacher resource.

http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/photogallery/soils/health/biology/gallery/?cid=1788&position=Promo This website is awesome. It has wonderful pictures and information that corresponds to this curriculum unit.

http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/soils/edu/college/?cid=nrcs142p2_054312 This site offers a list of powerful quotations about the soil.

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