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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Antibacterial sludge

http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/sci_update.cfm?DocID=237

Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

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Appropriate grades
6–8
Subjects
science (chemistry), thinking skills (information literacy)
Provider
American Association for the Advancement of Science

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In this Science Update, students explore the degree to which chemicals in “anti-bacterial” products actually help society. Science NetLinks provides a link to the audio file, a written transcript, and questions that engage students in a discussion about possible health risks associated with “anti-bacterial” products that contain Triclocarban (TCC). The lesson plan also provides links to the Worldwatch Institute’s site that exposes the risks of overusing anti-bacterial products and The Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics, a non-profit organization that supports the conservation of antibiotics for critical purposes.

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Science (2005)

Grade 6

  • Goal 1: The learner will design and conduct investigations to demonstrate an understanding of scientific inquiry.
    • Objective 1.01: Identify and create questions and hypotheses that can be answered through scientific investigations.
    • Objective 1.05: Analyze evidence to:
      • Explain observations.
      • Make inferences and predictions.
      • Develop the relationship between evidence and explanation.
    • Objective 1.08: Use oral and written language to:
      • Communicate findings.
      • Defend conclusions of scientific investigations.
    • Objective 1.09: Use technologies and information systems to:
      • Research.
      • Gather and analyze data
      • Visualize data.
      • Disseminate findings to others.
    • Objective 1.10: Analyze and evaluate information from a scientifically literate viewpoint by reading, hearing, and/or viewing:
      • Scientific text.
      • Articles.
      • Events in the popular press.

Grade 7

  • Goal 1: The learner will design and conduct investigations to demonstrate an understanding of scientific inquiry.
    • Objective 1.01: Identify and create questions and hypotheses that can be answered through scientific investigations.
    • Objective 1.05: Analyze evidence to:
      • Explain observations.
      • Make inferences and predictions.
      • Develop the relationship between evidence and explanation.
    • Objective 1.08: Use oral and written language to:
      • Communicate findings.
      • Defend conclusions of scientific investigations.
    • Objective 1.09: Use technologies and information systems to:
      • Research.
      • Gather and analyze data.
      • Visualize data.
      • Disseminate findings to others.
    • Objective 1.10: Analyze and evaluate information from a scientifically literate viewpoint by reading, hearing, and/or viewing:
      • Scientific text.
      • Articles.
      • Events in the popular press.

Grade 8

  • Goal 1: The learner will design and conduct investigations to demonstrate an understanding of scientific inquiry.
    • Objective 1.01: Identify and create questions and hypotheses that can be answered through scientific investigations.
    • Objective 1.05: Analyze evidence to:
      • explain observations.
      • make inferences and predictions.
      • develop the relationship between evidence and explanation.
    • Objective 1.08: Use oral and written language to:
      • Communicate findings.
      • Defend conclusions of scientific investigations.
      • Describe strengths and weaknesses of claims, arguments, and/or data.
    • Objective 1.09: Use technologies and information systems to:
      • Research.
      • Gather and analyze data.
      • Visualize data.
      • Disseminate findings to others.
    • Objective 1.10: Analyze and evaluate information from a scientifically literate viewpoint by reading, hearing, and/or viewing:
      • Scientific text.
      • Articles.
      • Events in the popular press.
  • Goal 4: The learner will conduct investigations and utilize technology and information systems to build an understanding of chemistry.
    • Objective 4.01: Understand that both naturally occurring and synthetic substances are chemicals.
    • Objective 4.08: Identify evidence that some chemicals may contribute to human health conditions including:
      • Cancer.
      • Autoimmune disease.
      • Birth defects.
      • Heart disease.
      • Diabetes.
      • Learning and behavioral disorders.
      • Kidney disease.
      • Asthma.
    • Objective 4.10: Describe risks and benefits of chemicals including:
      • Medicines.
      • Food preservatives.
      • Crop yield.
      • Sanitation.