History+of+the+Germ+Theory

Grade Level: 7

Unit: Micro-Life

Assignment type: In Class

Lesson objectives:
 * Student will understand the germ theory of disease is the single most important contribution by the science of microbiology
 * Students will be able to create a research paper along with a visual poster board
 * Student will understand how the germ theory affected the general welfare of mankind

Time required to complete this lesson: 2 days

 Title of lesson: History of the Germ Theory

Resources/materials needed:

Germ Theory Research Assignment

Recommended Books

Timeline Generator

Description of lesson: Students will go to the the Tumblr blog site which will give them their assignment. The blog site includes a video on the germ theory, audio and website links to help them gain an understanding of the theory. A series of websites is also given to help them get started on their search. Students will then begin their research utilizing various internet websites and any of the suggested books. They will then create their essay and poster board.

Assignment: Students will complete a research project in that either supports or refutes the germ theory. A typed, two page essay will be written and a time-line will be created using TimeRime.com. The time-line will chronicle important events that lead to the discovery of the Germ Theory.

Technology used: Computer with internet access, the blog sight Rumblr

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The technology used in this lesson changes the teaching / learning in this way: <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Students will be able to create a visual time-line to help them understand important dates and events involved in the germ theory which will put the greater picture into an easy to follow timeline. It will also allow them to do independent research further developing these skill.

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