Lesson Plan

Microbial Contaminants in Drinking Water

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When presented with three unopened bottles of water, high schoolers are asked to tell decide which one is contaminated with a microbe. Students work in small groups and role play being a Microbiologist, a patient, or a recorder. The patient is provided with a script outlining their symptoms, and the group researches to determine the cause of the illness.

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Resource Details
Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategies
Research
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