Standard Course of Study :: Science

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Microbiology: Bacteria in our environment: In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 5.5; In this lesson, students will learn about bacterial cells and will participate in a lab measuring the growth of bacterial colonies.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science); By Tammy Johnson and Martha Tedrow.

Good medicine: Students will examine changes in technology, medicine, and health that took place in North Carolina between 1870 and 1930 and construct products and ideas which demonstrate understanding of how these changes impacted people living in North Carolina at that time. To achieve these goals, students will employ the eight intelligences of Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences Theory.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies); By Leslie Ramsey.

What's bugging you?: This lesson demonstrates that some “bad” microorganisms can get into the body through food ingestion and how some environments support pathogens. This lesson is intended to build on a basic understanding of microbes. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Phage comeback: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about how the overprescription and misuse of antibiotics has fueled the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. (Learn more); Format: activity/lesson plan (grade 8 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Louis Pasteur — A microbe discoverer: This lesson from Science NetLinks is the second in a series on microorganisms. This lesson focuses on Pasteur, his discovery of microorganisms, and the process of pasteurization. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

LIFE: From diversity to DNA: A collection of four units for seventh and eighth grade science covering human body systems, genetics, cells, and microbes and disease. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 7–8 Science); Provided by: Kenan Fellows for Curriculum and Leadership Development

Germs and the body: Students explores germs, where they exist, and how they can affect the body. In studying bacteria, students will also learn preventative measures they can take to stay healthy. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Anthrax attacks: This lesson focuses on the bacterial disease known as Anthrax. In this online lesson the students will research the disease and its impact on human health. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science