Project-Based Learning (PBL Basics)
Name one key principle of PBL that involves working in teams.
Collabaration
Harmful bacteria that can cause illness are called:
Pathogens
What is the Invisible Hand Germ Experiment?
This experiment demonstrates how germs spread through hands.
Name a stage of PBL where students create a final report, poster, or presentation.
Authentic Product?
Friendly bacteria that benefit human health are called:
Probiotics
The type of bacteria commonly studied in traditional fermented dairy products like yogurt and kefir:
Lactic Acid Bacteria (e.g., Lactobacillus)
Name the stage of PBL where students evaluate errors, reflect on what worked, and plan improvements.
Reflection
What is the Zone of Inhibition?
The clear area around an antibiotic disk where bacteria do not grow.
What is the Control sample?
This sample in the hand experiment shows what happens with no human contact.
What is the Driving Question?
This open-ended question, like "Can we find antibiotics in soil?", drives the entire PBL project.
What is the Gram Stain?
This staining method distinguishes bacteria based on the structure of their cell wall, categorizing them as Gram-positive or Gram-negative.
How does this experiment connect microbiology with public health awareness?
It visually shows how microbes spread and why hygiene prevents disease.