You Are Not Alone
Elective 02 — Your Microbiome
Target Phenomenon
You have more bacterial cells than human cells. What are they all doing?
NGSS Standards
- HS-LS1-1 — Construct an explanation based on evidence for how the structure of DNA determines the structure of proteins which carry out the essential functions of life through systems of specialized cells.
- HS-LS2-6 — Evaluate the claims, evidence, and reasoning that the complex interactions in ecosystems maintain relatively consistent numbers and types of organisms in stable conditions, but shifting conditions may result in a new ecosystem.
Lesson Breakdown
| Lesson | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| L01 | [TBD] | Launch |
| L02 | [TBD] | Explore |
| L03 | [TBD] | Explain |
| L04 | [TBD] | Elaborate |
Total: 4 lessons
Recommended Prior Module
None — standalone. No prerequisites.
Notes
Gut bacteria, skin flora, probiotics. Students design yogurt experiments.