Description
In this activity, students will learn how rapidly Escherichia
coli (E. coli) bacteria reproduce. They will also see
how environmental conditions such as temperature can affect
the reproduction rate of E. coli. They will figure
out how they might disrupt the environment that allows E.
coli to reproduce, thus reducing the spread of infection.
Relevant Standards
This activity fulfills science
and health education standards.
Objectives
Students will:
- Calculate and graph the growth of bacteria under different
environmental conditions
- Explain the role of the environment in the spread of
disease
BAM! Body and Mind Resources:
- The
Immune Platoon — Profiles the body's own super
hero team dedicated to protecting it from infectious and
other diseases that threaten good health.
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