Description
This is the answer key to a case study that asks students to examine two publications on nanobacteria. One asserts that nanobacteria are alive, and a later publication disputes this claim. This exercise is a great way to introduce characteristics of life and tie those concepts to scientific thinking.
The student version of this activity is available for free at https://www.biologycorner.com/2016/08/13/are-nanobacteria-alive/
Download includes answer key and sample final essay (CER format). The student version is also included with a link to a Google doc version that is handy for assigning on Google classroom.
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Description
This is the answer key to a case study that asks students to examine two publications on nanobacteria. One asserts that nanobacteria are alive, and a later publication disputes this claim. This exercise is a great way to introduce characteristics of life and tie those concepts to scientific thinking.
The student version of this activity is available for free at https://www.biologycorner.com/2016/08/13/are-nanobacteria-alive/
Download includes answer key and sample final essay (CER format). The student version is also included with a link to a Google doc version that is handy for assigning on Google classroom.

