Bacteria & Viruses | Biology Focus Unit Bundle (4 Resource Set)

Teach bacteria and viruses with a flexible four resource focus unit that blends literacy, inquiry, and high engagement for grades 6 to 12. Start with two leveled science reading passages with questions so every learner can master core ideas about structure, reproduction, immunity, and real world impacts at the right depth. Add the grab and go research project template (webquest) in PDF, Google Docs, and Microsoft Word to guide students through clear checkpoints, comprehension checks, and easy digital submission. Deepen reasoning with a multi format critical thinking framework that includes a completed exemplar, 9 step, 6 step, and 3 step scaffolds, plus an implementation guide, perfect for guided inquiry, stations, group discussion, reflection journals, peer teaching, and assessment rubrics. Round it out with Two Truths and a Lie and 10 Strange But True Facts on Google Slides and printable PDFs to spark curiosity, confront misconceptions, and make key concepts memorable. The bundle supports differentiation, cross curricular literacy, and NGSS style practices with vocabulary support, data prompts, and evidence based questions, while offering teacher friendly formats like Google Slides and editable files for fast planning and seamless classroom use. With this in mind, let's engage with this excellent learning and teaching resource.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

Bacteria & Viruses Science Research Project Template

• 7 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with supporting appendix items
• 3 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
• 7 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with supporting appendix items
• 3 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
• 7 page PDF teacher version with supporting appendix items
• 3 page PDF student version with space to fill in answers
• 1 page 20 point rubric for self or teacher assessment in all three - Google doc, Word doc and PDF form

Bacteria & Viruses Science Article

• 2 - 3 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers
• 2 - 2 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
• 2 - 3 page PDF teacher version with answers
• 2 - 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so)
• 2 - 3 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with answers
• 2 - 2 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill answers (text boxes)

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS BACTERIA & VIRUSES CRITICAL THINKING FRAMEWORK:

• 4 page completed exemplar for the scaffold with why questions (including suggested key questions / problems to be explored)
• 3 page complete scaffold version in PDF, Microsoft Doc & Google Doc form + now with Editable Google Slides form that has why questions in addition to suggest 9 steps providing maximum support for learners about bacteria & viruses
• 3 page ladder version in PDF, Microsoft Doc & Google Doc form that has the 9 steps for a complete exploration into bacteria & viruses
• 2 page step-ladder version in PDF, Microsoft Doc & Google Doc form that has 6 steps for supportive foray into bacteria & viruses
• 1 page step version in PDF, Microsoft Doc & Google Doc form that has 3 steps for an initial foray into bacteria & viruses
• 3 page implementation guide to support how to use this critical thinking framework practically in the classroom

Please note: That the Doc versions are images with editable text boxes overlayed on top and this is the most effective way to keep the article sleek and well-designed and also that students cannot change things significantly.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS BACTERIA & VIRUSES STRANGE BUT TRUE FACTS / 2 TRUTHS & A LIE RESOURCE:

• 5 Slide Digital manipulable Google Slides Version for student use on 2 Truths and a lie activity (with 10 facts & 5 lies)
• 12 Slide Visual Presentation Google Slides Version for presenting 10 Strange But True Facts
• 6 page PDF print version with answers, mix and match 2 truths and a lie version, color strange but true version.

These versions have effectively 10 strange but true facts & 10 DIFFERENT facts and 5 lies for the 2 truths and a lie activity. In total 20 facts on bacteria & viruses & 5 lies in this resource, presented in different and useful methods for teaching and engagement.