Microbes Rule!

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 14.06.08

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction
  2. Background and Rationale
  3. The Human Integumentary System
  4. Bacteria of the Skin
  5. Viruses of the Skin
  6. Student Goals and Activities
  7. Notes
  8. Bibliography
  9. Appendix A - Implementing District Standards (Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards)
  10. Appendix B - Skin Care Brochure Project

It'll Make Your Skin Crawl – Microbes and Skin Physiology

Vanessa Vitug

Published September 2014

Tools for this Unit:

Appendix B - Skin Care Brochure Project

Student Background:

You have been hired by ILUVMINK Beauty Co. As the senior product researcher for your company it is your job to evaluate new and existing products. Your current project is to evaluate one existing or emerging beauty product, gather consumer reviews, discuss its effects on the integumentary system, and present your findings in the company brochure. Your supervisor is looking for solid research, evaluation, and in-depth knowledge of the integumentary system. As a bonus, your project manager has offered you a bonus on your next pay check if you are able to find a new "organic & natural" product. Your project manager (PM) has a background in microbiology and loves all things microbes. Impress your PM and you are sure to earn that bonus!

Your success with this project will be evaluated by the following criteria:

Informational Brochure with

  1. Product Review (through a two-week personal review) – 10 pts
  2. Consumer Reviews (online- research based) – 5 pts
  3. Pictures/ Graphics/ Statistics -10 pts.
  4. Discussion of the Integumentary System – 20 pts.
  5. Creativity/ Neatness / Typed/ in color – 5 pts

Timeline

1 day – team brainstorm and distribution of responsibilities

3 days – research and summary of findings

2 days – graphic search and compilation of statistics and reviews

1 day – team midpoint check and discussion of research accuracy & team accountability

3 days – drafting, designing, and editing of brochure

1 day – presentation of findings (brochure assessment)

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