Sanitizer and Soap Bacteria Lab - A Scientific Method Inquiry Investigation
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Description
In this guided inquiry investigation, students will use knowledge of the experimental design process to come up with an experiment, as a class, for investigating the effectiveness of different soaps and sanitizers on the amount of bacteria on their hands. Students will design the procedures and then wash their hands using different products. They will plate bacteria from their hands onto petri dishes with agar and wait a few days for the bacteria colonies to be big enough to count with the naked eye. Class data will be collected and used to calculate average bacteria growth, create a graph, and write up an analysis and conclusion. This lab is a great opportunity to have your students write a formal lab report, if that is a skill you wish to practice with them. Student lab handouts, formal lab report writing rubric, and a sample class data table are all included in the zip file.
*NOTE* Do not purchase if you have already purchased my Biology Basics Unit Bundle or my Biology Complete Curriculum Bundle because you already have this product!
How can I use this?
- Real world application of experimental set-up
- Reviewing the scientific method
- Introducing students to an inquiry-based investigation
- Teaching the basics of lab report writing
Why should I use this product in my classroom?
This lab is simple, making it a great first experience for students with inquiry investigations. It is relatable to their everyday lives, making it engaging and interesting for students. Lastly, it provides students practice with standard lab equipment, lab safety, experimental design, and lab write-up skills, so it is really effective for use at the beginning of the school year.
What is included?
• 3 pages of teacher implementation notes (PDF)
• 6 pages of student handouts (PDF)
• 2 page lab report writing checklist and grading rubric (PDF)
• Sample data table (Excel)
How much class time will this take?
This activity tends to take 1-1.5 hours, spread out over 2-3 class periods.
What if I want more related to this?
This product is part of my Biology Basics Unit, which is the first unit in my Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle.
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