Beneficial+Bacteria

Grade Level: 7

Unit: Micro-Life

Assignment type: In class, homework assignment will be given.

Lesson objectives: > Time required to complete this lesson: 1 day
 * Student will understand the symbiotic relationship humans have with bacteria
 * Student will be able to identify bacteria that are important to human beings
 * Students will be able to create a video using Animoto

 Title of lesson: Beneficial Bacteria

Resources/materials needed:
 * Computer with internet access
 * Animoto Website

Description of lesson:  I will begin the class with a power point discussion detailing several different symbiotic relationships humans have with bacteria. Students will then be asked to read a handout on the subject matter. Students will then work on an outline for an Animoto video that will be created as a homework assignment.

Assignment: Homework- Students will create an Animoto

Technology used: <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Computer, Animoto website

<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 video that discusses the subject of bacteria.This will require that they think critically about the subject matter. The use of pictures in making a movie will reinforce what the students are learning and will require creativity as well as learning new technology. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">media type="custom" key="7743683"