The workshop will introduce biodiversity into the elementary classroom using short hands-on activities and technology like microscopes, flex cams, and the internet. The material will be appropriate for grades 3-6. Participants will develop a closed aquatic ecosystem and exchange ideas about the adaptation of organisms. PowerPoint presentations will be developed by the participants along with other technology based activities. Louisville, KY Contact Glenn E. Zwanzig Jr. for more information This institute will focus on microbiology.
Microbiology is relevant to daily life.
It is not only a scientific issue. Microbiology activities that can be used in a variety of settings and ability levels will be presented to the teachers. Activities presented will be appropriate for both high and middle school. Teachers will help develop some of the activities into inquiry based activities. Diversity of microbes and the microbial world.