Microorganism Story

• Introduction
• Task
• Process
• Evaluation
• Conclusion
• Credits


• Teacher Page

by Heidi Stokes, Utah State University

This webquest is designed for kids to learn more about a specific microorganism. As a group, students will then use this knowledge to create a fictional children's book with age appropriate terms that teaches a younger child about the mircoorganism.

Introduction

You are an author of children’s books.  Your editor, Mrs. Stokes, has just asked you and three other authors to write a book that addresses ways that children can stay healthy.  More specifically, she wants you to write a children’s book that addresses a virus or bacteria (microorganisms) that can make a child sick.  
In order for  your story to make a difference, it must have factual information.  This is going to recquire you and your fellow authors to do a bit of research on microorganisms.  Remember, children’s health may depend on your story!