LEARN NC

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

Goal 7

The learner will conduct investigations, use models, simulations, and appropriate technologies and information systems to build an understanding of microbiology.

Objective 7.04

Evaluate the human attempt to reduce the risk of and treatments for microbial infections including:

  • Solutions with anti-microbial properties.
  • Antibiotic treatment.
  • Research.

Resources aligned to this objective

Resources on the web

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
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