Name_______________________________________________ period___________

Due Date_________     Chapter 10: Microorganisms unit sheet (10^th 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       _____    _____ 

at the end orally.

2. Read the section on bacteria and answer the questions 10       _____    _____

at the end.

3. Make a paragraph explaining the two modes of  5         _____    _____

reproduction for bacteria in detail.

4. Listen to the lecture and fill in the notes.    5         _____    _____
5. Make a diagram of a bacterium. Label its parts.   5         _____    _____
6. Summarize the importance of bacteria, including their      10       _____    _____

role in the environment, in disease, and in industry.  

Fungi (15 points)

1. Listen to the reading and answer the question   10       _____    _____ 

at the end orally.

2. Read the section on fungi and answer the questions  10       _____    _____

at the end.

3. Make 5 flash cards for vocabulary related to fungi.   5         _____    _____
4. Listen to the lecture and fill in the notes.    5         _____    _____
5. Create a song explaining 10 facts about fungi.   5         _____    _____

Perform it for the class or your teacher.

6. Find an article about fungi and summarize it.    5         _____    _____ 

Archaea (15 points)

1. Listen to the reading and answer the question   10       _____    _____ 

at the end orally.

2. Read the section on archaea and answer the   10       _____    _____

questions at the end.

3. Make a poster illustrating 5 different    5         _____    _____

environments in which archaea can be found.

4. Listen to the lecture and fill in the notes.    5         _____    _____

5.   Create a song explaining 10 facts about archaea.   10       _____    _____

Perform it for the class or your teacher.

6. In a paragraph, summarize the differences between   5         _____    _____

archaea and bacteria. 
 

Protists (15 points)

1. Listen to the reading and answer the question   10       _____    _____ 

at the end orally.

2. Read the section on protists and answer the questions 10       _____    _____

at the end.

3. Create a booklet about protists. Include 10 facts and  10       _____    _____

several illustrations.

4.   Listen to the lecture and fill in the notes.    5         _____    _____

5.   Watch the video, Amazing Protists, and fill in    10       _____    _____

the worksheet. 

6.   Create a mobile that incorporates 5 protist facts.  5         _____    _____ 
 
 
 
 

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 

1. Experiment: Take a sample of fertile soil from a        25 ___________

field or garden and divide it into two portions. Bake

one in an oven (to destroy the microorganisms). Leave

the other portion alone as a control. Plant the same

number of seeds in each soil sample. Remember to

treat both samples the same while the plants are

growing. Make sure all the plants receive the same

amounts of water and light, and are kept at the same

temperature. How do the plants differ as they grow? 

   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. 

4. Design your own experiment on microorganisms.   25            ______

Be sure to create a write-up for each part of the scientific

method: observation, question, hypothesis, procedure/materials,

perform experiment/record data, results and conclusion. 
 
 
 

A Layer (15 points possible).  Write a paragraph of at least 200 words. Use three references and be sure to complete the A layer sheet.  

                                                Possible     Points  

                                                points        earned

Choose one question to answer: 

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            ______

that resist antibiotics?