Class VIII

EXPLORES THE WORLD OF MICRO ORGANISMS

INVISIBLE

yet INVINCIBLE

Driving Question

How has science harnessed positive uses of some micro organisms to overcome the negative effects of

others?

End Product Conduct

‘World Health Organisation (WHO)Mock Conference’

to share effective strategies to prevent the spread of communicable diseases such as Malaria, Dengue etc.

in our country. The students would role play as delegates representing India.

Essential Question

How can we build a Healthy Nation ?

Roles and Responsibilities

Roles assigned to children were as follows -

• Members of Health Ministry/ Health Minister

• Members of Municipal Corporation/ MCD officials

• Physicians/ Doctors working in Government hospitals

• Administrative heads of Government Hospitals

• PR / Social activists/ media

Essential Learning Levels The students will be able to:

1.Understand the presence of organisms which are not visible to the naked eye.

2.Explore diversity in the world of microbes and classify them on the basis of their distinctive features.

3.Identify the role of microbes in various spheres of life. ( medicine, industry, environment, agriculture etc. )

4.Comprehend the importance of microbes as recyclers.

5.Cite examples of microbes becoming a threat to the living world – animals and plants.

6.List some methods of curtailing food spoilage by microbes and relate them to the day to day activities which prevent food spoilage.

Entry Event

Hey, I have seen you somewhere!

Water is a habitat for many micro organisms. Students observed the given sample of water under a microscope to confirm presence of bacteria and other microorganisms.

The Scientist’s Trail

Antony Von Leeuwenhoek

Robert Hooke Robert Koch

Our young scientists researched on the contributions of famous scientists who discovered the existence of micro-

organisms and identified their role in our daily life.

The groups studied the micro organisms and classified them into different types such as Bacteria, Virus, Protozoa, Fungi and Algae.

Can you group them?

The students attempted

worksheets based on the diverse characteristic

features of various micro organisms

Self Review and Assessment

Don’t be late…. Vaccinate

Importance of vaccination was thoroughly discussed with the students. A few samples of vaccination charts were shown and terms such as Immunity, Antibody , Antigen and Immunization were explained.

Forging ahead in their study of micro-organisms, the students

made groups to study the useful and harmful effects of micro-organisms in Medicine,

Agriculture, Manufacturing Industry and Environment.

The Collaborated Puzzle…

Each group presented their learning in the form of Skits, Poems or Art work.

…Joining the Jigsaw pieces together

1

• ICT Based Research Task • How does your immune system work? Keywords: antigens, white blood cells,

pathogens, antibodies

2

• The Artistic Touch • Design an attractive and informative poster to promote the vaccine assigned

to you.

3

• Power Point Presentation •

• Create a PowerPoint presentation for parents who are thinking about getting their child vaccinated (4-6 slides).

• •

4

• The Poetic Stroke • Explore your creative side and write a beautiful poem with a title of your

choice on an A4 sheet.

Differentiated Learning Strategy - CENTRES

Sharing their Learning

Each student selected one task from the given choices and proudly presented their study.

Gearing up for future responsibilities

Media and Social Activists Doctors

Health Ministers MCD Officials Hospital Administrators

The Final Showcase…

The Indian delegates at the WHO Mock Conference shared effective strategies which have been adopted to prevent the spread of communicable diseases such as Malaria , Dengue etc. in the country.

WHO MOCK CONFERENCE - 2017

A World of the Unseen is Unveiled…