Lesson Overview
The students will have to construct an argument that claims that bacteria are both helpful and harmful. The students will be asked to complete learning activities based on PBS Learning Media videos. The students will complete a persuasive essay as a culminating assessment.
Essential Question
How are bacteria helpful and harmful?
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Internet
Digital Device for students (PC, Laptop, Chromebook, tablet, or iPad, etc.)
Cloud File Storage (Google Drive, iCloud, One Drive, or Dropbox, etc.)
Digital Productivity Software (Google Suite, Microsoft Office, etc.)
If digital services are not available, then the following can be used in their place:
Science Journal
Paper
Pens
Pencils
Large Chart Paper
Markers
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- Life Science: Organization in Living Systems
- 7.L.3 The student will demonstrate an understanding of how the levels of organization within organisms support the essential functions of life.
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