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These microorganism are in charge of eating the dead skin and oils
Eyelash mites
the tiny structures that make up all living things and are the smallest units able to perform life functions
Cells
Which of the following is a helpful microorganism?
A) Gut bacteria that help digest food
B) Bacteria that cause strep throat
C) Viruses that clear out the bad bacteria
D) Mold that grows on old bread
A
True or false: Scientists can only make arguments about things that can be observed and investigated.
True
True or false: Taking antibiotics can harm helpful bacteria in your microbiome.
True
What grows on your tongue and why is it important to brush your tongue?
Bacteria grow on the tongue, and it is important to brush your tongue because that bacteria is what causes bad breath
all of the microorganisms that live in a particular environment, such as a human body
Microbiome
Where in the body can microbes be found?
A. Only in the stomach
B. Only on the skin
C. In many places, like the gut, skin, and mouth
D. Only in the bloodstream
C
The human body provides an environment (_____ and ____) for bacteria to survive
food and space
True or false: Microorganisms are only found in your gut.
False
many cells put together make much larger structures like
a claim supported by evidence
scientific argument
What might happen if all the microbes in your body were removed?
A. You would become stronger
B. Your body would function exactly the same
C. You could get sick more easily
D. You would never get sick again
Explain how a fecal transplant procedure works?
A doctor takes the feces from a person with a healthy gut microbiome and puts it into the gut of a person with an unhealthy gut microbiome
True or false: The microbiome is made up only of bacteria and does not include viruses or other microorganisms.
False - the microbiome includes bacteria, fungi, viruses and other microorganisms
Cells are made of molecules, which are much smaller than cells, and molecules are made of
Define Scale and provide an example of something on a scale (that we have seen)
the relative size of things and for the example Ill take anything the student remembers
What can happen if you take too many antibiotics?
A) Helpful bacteria can be killed, allowing harmful bacteria to grow
B) Your microbiome becomes stronger instantly
C) All bacteria become resistant to disease
D) Nothing happens
A - could lead to C. diff
Explain the situation: 20 healthy gut microbiome mice vs the 20 low bacteria gut microbiome mice
- Which group got sick from Salmonella?
- Why did they get so sick?
20 low bacteria gut microbiome mice were all sick due to having too much space in their gut which allows for more bad bacteria to take over
True or false: Fecal transplants are bad for you because they spread bacteria from one person's microbiome to another person's microbiome - causing diseases and illnesses
False
List from smallest to largest: water molecule, human skin cell, a marble,DNA strand, a salt grain, a human blood cell, and an ant
water molecule, DNA strand, human blood cell, human skin cell, salt, ant, marble
Explain what CER stands for
Claim - our main idea/ statement
Evidence - data/facts/observations to support our claim
Reasoning - explaining how our evidence suports our claim
How can diet affect the microbiome?
A. Eating only processed foods increases the diversity of microbes.
B. High-fiber foods can promote the growth of helpful gut bacteria.
C. Diet has no effect on the types of microbes in your body.
D. Drinking water kills most gut microbes.
B
A child grows up in a household with pets, spends time outdoors, and tries many different foods. Another child grows up in a very sterile environment with limited microbial exposure. How might their microbiomes differ?
A. Both will have identical microbiomes.
B. The child with more exposure will likely have a more diverse microbiome, which can improve immunity.
C. The sterile environment will ensure the healthiest microbiome.
D. Microbiomes are only determined by genetics, so environment doesn’t matter.
B - Exposure to different microbes from pets, soil, and foods increases microbiome diversity, which can benefit immune function.
True or false: Every person has exactly the same microbiome with the same types and amounts of microbes.
False - Each person's microbiome is unique, like a fingerprint. It can vary based on diet, environment, genetics, and other factors