Microbe Investigations

The 7th and 8th grades have been studying microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, yeast, mold...). At this point in our unit, all students are undertaking investigations that they designed. The Microbe Investigators came up with their own experimental questions and made a plan to answer them. These are some of the questions currently being investigated:

• Where are there more microbes-- inside or outside?
• Does temperature affect the growth of microbes?
• Which has more microbes- blue cheese, garlic cheddar, or milk?
• Does the boys' or girls' bathroom have more bacteria?
• Does using hand sanitizer or washing with soap and water eliminate more microbes?
  

Want to know the answers to these questions, and more? We'll be sharing our results at the Microbe Exhibit on November 20th.

The 8th grade has experienced mini-lessons with three guest teachers: Mr. Wood, Mr. Patno, and Mr. Mizrahi. Other 8th graders have been asking for this opportunity, and in the future we'll be learning from Miss Crowder and Mr. McPhail...and possibly others!