Created by K. McCarthy with input from Ms. Mauer

Assignment

Bacteria Wanted Poster

BACTERIA - WANTED POSTER

Name _____________________                         Bacteria _____________________

Project Description/Abstract:  Students will research one bacterial pathogen

and produce a “Wanted Poster”. Poster is to be on 8.5” X 11” Paper (standard

computer paper). 

Procedure:  Students have one period in the library to research their assigned pathogen.  Any additional time needed for research or production of the poster is to be done on their own time.

Include:

A.   Mug Shot - “photo”, electron micrograph or microscopic picture

B.    Description – including Gram-stain (positive or negative), shape, oxygen requirements, optimal temperature and pH, etc.

C.    Organism’s Mode of Operation. – how the organism attacks and spreads to other humans

D.   Victims – most common victims to prey upon (what type of population of humans)

E.    Hide Out of the Culprit – where it is most likely to be found

F.    Injury – most common injury done to victim (human)

G.    Is it Considered Armed and Dangerous? – rate the degree of damage and #’s of victims (humans)

H.   Defense – most effective weapons against the germ

I.    Any other identifying characteristics – any other facts that would help identify the bacteria

Evaluation:

·         All information must be in order (A-I)!!! --- Visually separate sections

·         All information must be in YOUR own words, NO PLAGIARISM or CUTTING and PASTING!!!! - You should have clear, concise summaries of information for each section --- not full paragraphs!! --- Remember, it’s a “Wanted Poster”

·         Keep a bibliography --- you should use no less than THREE sources of information that are reputable –-- put bibliography on back of the poster

·         Write scientific names correctly

·         Make sure your poster is NEAT and EASY to read!!!

These are the pathogens that will be covered.  You will be assigned to ONE of them.

*Notice that the pathogen names are italicized.  This is because they are the scientific names of the bacteria.  Remember to italicize your pathogen, or underline it, whenever you use it in your poster.

The New Trier Class Links page has a list of resources for you to use.