Summary
Dr. Binocs introduces tiny living things — bacteria, fungi, and more — that are too small to see, and explains some helpful and harmful ones. A clear intro for an upper-elementary microbes lesson.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Dr.
- Why can't we see microorganisms with just our eyes?
- Name one helpful microorganism and one harmful one.
- Where can microorganisms be found?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: microorganism, bacteria, microscope, germs.
Try it: List one helpful and one harmful microorganism and what each one does.