Microorganism

MicroorganismGrade 6

What is a microorganism?

micro_organisms animation3

What are the groups of microorganisms?

Bacteria, Bacterium (Singular) single-celled organismFungi mushroom, yeastAlgae and Protozoa pond water4

Where can you find microorganisms?

Are microorganisms present in these samples?

What do you call a substance made from living organisms?Organic Matter

Growing Plants animationAre fruits organic matter?8

What do you call the process of breaking down organic matter?Decay

What are the best conditions for microorganisms to grow?

Warm temperature, more water, more oxygen10

How do we slow down decay?

Going back to the experimentMicroorganisms and Decay: Investigating how temperature affects decay

What conclusion can you make from the results of your investigation?

What are the benefits that we can get from microorganisms?

Yakult - Lactobacillus casei ShirotaBread yeast, fungusCheese bacteriaSoy sauce - fungus14

Are microorganisms good or bad?

What happened to harmful microorganisms when they enter the body?

What do you call diseases that are caused by microorganisms? Infectious diseases

Can it be passed down from one person to another?YES

Microorganisms and Diseases animation19

Think-Pair-ShareHow can you help prevent spread of diseases caused by microorganisms?