Amy Leskow
Olean, NY

Name_______________________________________________ period___________

Due Date_________     Chapter 10: Microorganisms unit sheet (10th grade) 

C Layer (60 points possible). You will be verbally assessed for each activity in this layer that you choose to complete. Complete 15 points worth of activities from each of the C sections below. You must complete this layer before moving on to the next.   

                                                    Possible   Points   

                                                        points    earned    initials

Bacteria (15 points)

  1. Listen to the reading and answer the question   10       _____    _____ 
  1. Read the section on bacteria and answer the questions 10       _____    _____
  1. Make a paragraph explaining the two modes of  5         _____    _____
  1. Listen to the lecture and fill in the notes.    5         _____    _____
  2. Make a diagram of a bacterium. Label its parts.   5         _____    _____
  3. Summarize the importance of bacteria, including their      10       _____    _____

Fungi (15 points)

  1. Listen to the reading and answer the question   10       _____    _____ 
  1. Read the section on fungi and answer the questions  10       _____    _____
  1. Make 5 flash cards for vocabulary related to fungi.   5         _____    _____
  2. Listen to the lecture and fill in the notes.    5         _____    _____
  3. Create a song explaining 10 facts about fungi.   5         _____    _____

Archaea (15 points)

  1. Listen to the reading and answer the question   10       _____    _____ 
  1. Read the section on archaea and answer the   10       _____    _____
  1. Make a poster illustrating 5 different    5         _____    _____
  1. Listen to the lecture and fill in the notes.    5         _____    _____
  1. In a paragraph, summarize the differences between   5         _____    _____

Protists (15 points)

  1. Listen to the reading and answer the question   10       _____    _____ 
  1. Read the section on protists and answer the questions 10       _____    _____
  1. Create a booklet about protists. Include 10 facts and  10       _____    _____

B Layer (25 points possible). Choose one of the activities below. You may work with a partner. You will be assessed using the rubric particular to your choice. 

                                                      Possible     Points   

                                                      points        earned 

   2. Create a board game that teaches the key points  25            ______

   about bacteria, fungi, archaea, and protists.  Include

   at least 15 vocabulary words from the unit. Include

   directions for how to play, as well as everything

   needed to do so. 

  1. Design your own experiment on microorganisms.   25            ______

                                                Possible     Points  

                                                points        earned

  1. Should biological warfare be allowed?   15            ______
  2. Is the use of antibacterial soaps good or bad?  15            ______
  3. What’s the best solution for bacterial illnesses  15            ______