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Helpful and Harmful Microorganisms Slides, Notes, Lab, and Sort Activity
Helpful and Harmful Microorganisms Slides, Notes, Lab, and Sort Activity
Helpful and Harmful Microorganisms Slides, Notes, Lab, and Sort Activity
Helpful and Harmful Microorganisms Slides, Notes, Lab, and Sort Activity
Helpful and Harmful Microorganisms Slides, Notes, Lab, and Sort Activity
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"This unit was very helpful to use in my middle school science classes. Students found the notes easy to digest and the activities fun to go through!"
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Jesse P.
"If I need a resource and Love Learning makes it, I'm quickly buying it! This helped my students understand helpful/harmful microorganisms. The visuals and guided notes are always a hit with my students!"
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Megan B.

Description

Make Science Fun! This Microorganisms Unit Bundle is the perfect way to teach your students about microscopic organisms like bacteria and viruses. Students will learn about helpful and harmful microorganisms through an interactive lesson and activities, including a food safety sort.

  • I created this Microorganisms Unit to teach science in a fun and engaging way.
  • The PowerPoint lesson is engaging and include a variety of pictures, video links, and interactive activities.
  • Interactive Google Slides™ version of the PowerPoint lesson is included.

Microorganisms Topics Included:

  • The 5 Kingdoms
  • Harmful Microorganisms
  • Bacteria
  • Fungi
  • Protozoa
  • Viruses
  • Probiotics and Antibiotics
  • Helpful Microorganisms
  • Food Safety

This bundle includes the following lessons and activities:

Please note - not all items have a digital version. Some are available individually, so you can click on the item to analyze it further:

1. Unit Plan Suggestions

2. Microorganisms PowerPoint Lesson: 53 Slides

3. Guided Notes with two options (printable and digital)

4. Microorganisms Google Slides™ Interactive Lesson - self-guided lesson

5. Interactive Notes

6. Decomposer Lab

7. Food Safety Sort and Draw (printable and digital)

8. Research Graphic Organizer (printable and digital)

Other Life Science Lessons Available:

These lessons are ALL available at a discounted rate in my Life Science Bundle


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Helpful and Harmful Microorganisms Slides, Notes, Lab, and Sort Activity

Love Learning
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53 slides and 18 pages
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Teaching Duration
1 Week

What others say

"This unit was very helpful to use in my middle school science classes. Students found the notes easy to digest and the activities fun to go through!"
star
Jesse P.
"If I need a resource and Love Learning makes it, I'm quickly buying it! This helped my students understand helpful/harmful microorganisms. The visuals and guided notes are always a hit with my students!"
star
Megan B.

Description

Make Science Fun! This Microorganisms Unit Bundle is the perfect way to teach your students about microscopic organisms like bacteria and viruses. Students will learn about helpful and harmful microorganisms through an interactive lesson and activities, including a food safety sort.

  • I created this Microorganisms Unit to teach science in a fun and engaging way.
  • The PowerPoint lesson is engaging and include a variety of pictures, video links, and interactive activities.
  • Interactive Google Slides™ version of the PowerPoint lesson is included.

Microorganisms Topics Included:

  • The 5 Kingdoms
  • Harmful Microorganisms
  • Bacteria
  • Fungi
  • Protozoa
  • Viruses
  • Probiotics and Antibiotics
  • Helpful Microorganisms
  • Food Safety

This bundle includes the following lessons and activities:

Please note - not all items have a digital version. Some are available individually, so you can click on the item to analyze it further:

1. Unit Plan Suggestions

2. Microorganisms PowerPoint Lesson: 53 Slides

3. Guided Notes with two options (printable and digital)

4. Microorganisms Google Slides™ Interactive Lesson - self-guided lesson

5. Interactive Notes

6. Decomposer Lab

7. Food Safety Sort and Draw (printable and digital)

8. Research Graphic Organizer (printable and digital)

Other Life Science Lessons Available:

These lessons are ALL available at a discounted rate in my Life Science Bundle


Do you want your students to Love ❤️ Learning Science and Social Studies?

Check out some other great science lessons:

Check out these other history lessons:

Let's get to know each other!

  1. Grab this FREE Civil Rights Movement Lapbook and receive other free resources and classroom ideas straight to your inbox!
  2. Follow Me on Instagram or Facebook
  3. If you have any questions, please email me: lovelearningtpt@gmail.com
Report this resource to TPT
Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

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Very helpful
Rated 5 out of 5
February 25, 2026
This unit was very helpful to use in my middle school science classes. Students found the notes easy to digest and the activities fun to go through!
Jesse P.
54 reviews • Outside the United States
Grades taught: 8th
A well-crafted resource
Rated 5 out of 5
February 9, 2026
If I need a resource and Love Learning makes it, I'm quickly buying it! This helped my students understand helpful/harmful microorganisms. The visuals and guided notes are always a hit with my students!
Megan B.
318 reviews • Georgia
Grades taught: 5th
Student populations: Emerging bilinguals
Very helpful
Rated 5 out of 5
January 3, 2026
Good notes and slides to introduce microbes to my ELL students
Lagiewka's Lab
(TPT Seller)
211 reviews • Outside the United States
Grades taught: 6th, 7th
Student populations: Autism, Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties, Mild to severe disabilities
Amazing Resource
Rated 5 out of 5
December 17, 2025
Met expectations
Great value
Thank you!! This was an amazing resource, it helped me make sure I was able to get to all parts of the standard.
Wadeeah S.
92 reviews • Georgia
Grades taught: 5th
Rated 5 out of 5
July 1, 2025
This resource helped my students become more comfortable with microorganisms.
Katie B.
802 reviews
Grades taught: 5th
Rated 5 out of 5
May 27, 2025
This resource was exactly what I needed—super convenient and truly ready to use! It saved me so much time and kept my students engaged. You can tell a lot of thought and care went into creating it. Thank you!
Misty Powell
(TPT Seller)
404 reviews
Grades taught: 5th
Rated 5 out of 5
April 13, 2025
Perfect bundle! My kids loved this unit and were so engaged. Will be using again!
Hannah L.
31 reviews
Grades taught: 5th
Rated 5 out of 5
July 29, 2024
The material proved very effective, as both the students and I found it engaging and enjoyable.
Jaida S.
275 reviews
Grades taught: 5th

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