In this module, students will create an explanation for a population size mystery. Students will set up various microenvironments in an experiment to explore the impact of different factors of the population size of Tetrahymena thermophila (a microscopic organism).
Grade Levels: 8-12
Standard: NGSS: HS-LS2-1 HS-LS2-2 HS-LS2-6 HS-ESS3-3
Topics: Ecology, Environmental-Science, Microbiology, Cell-Biology
Contributors: Courtney Hausner, Oakville High School
Acknowledgements: This resource was co-developed as part of an NIH SEPA-funded science education outreach program, led by Principal Investigator Dr. Doug Chalker. However, these contents do not necessarily represent the policies of the National Institute of Health, and you should not assume endorsement by the federal government.