| Summary of Research: Scientists examine the microbiomes of fruit flies. Do these microbes help the fruit flies fight off parasites? #FruitFly #microbiome |  |
Key terms
+ Fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster)
+ Microbiome
+ Microbe
+ Parasite resistance
+ Parasite-host interactions
Scientific methods
+ PCR (genetic testing)
+ Microscopy
+ Antibiotic treatment
+ Insect laboratory cultures
+ Model organism
+ Controlled experiment
Reading level
High school: lower level
Middle school
IB Biology Topics and Options (from International Baccalaureate)
Topic 8. Metabolism, cell respiration and photosynthesis: 8.1 Metabolism
Topic 10. Genetics and evolution: 10.3 Gene pools and speciation
AP Environmental Science Topics (from College Board)
II. The Living World: A. Ecosystem Structure; C. Ecosystem Diversity
III. Population: A. Population Biology Concepts
Teacher's resources
+ Adapted scientific article
+ Discussion questions with teacher's key
+ Original scientific paper from PLOS One
+ Opening video: The Invisible Universe Of The Human Microbiome by NPR (5 min)
+ Fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster)
+ Microbiome
+ Microbe
+ Parasite resistance
+ Parasite-host interactions
Scientific methods
+ PCR (genetic testing)
+ Microscopy
+ Antibiotic treatment
+ Insect laboratory cultures
+ Model organism
+ Controlled experiment
Reading level
High school: lower level
Middle school
IB Biology Topics and Options (from International Baccalaureate)
Topic 8. Metabolism, cell respiration and photosynthesis: 8.1 Metabolism
Topic 10. Genetics and evolution: 10.3 Gene pools and speciation
AP Environmental Science Topics (from College Board)
II. The Living World: A. Ecosystem Structure; C. Ecosystem Diversity
III. Population: A. Population Biology Concepts
Teacher's resources
+ Adapted scientific article
+ Discussion questions with teacher's key
+ Original scientific paper from PLOS One
+ Opening video: The Invisible Universe Of The Human Microbiome by NPR (5 min)
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