Environmental monitoring for quality assurance

What is the importance of monitoring for pathogens and cleanliness in lab spaces?

Learning target

Students collect samples from surfaces and air to determine the microbial count in lab and classroom spaces.

Ohio science standards

Grade 6

  • 6.LS.1: Cells are the fundamental unit of life.
  • 6.LS.4: Living systems at all levels of organization demonstrate the complementary nature of structure and function.

Biology

  • B.DI.3: Loss of diversity – Anthropocene effects
  • B.E.2: Speciation – Natural selection
  • B.H.5: Modern genetics

Human Anatomy and Physiology

  • AP.LO.3: Homeostasis
  • AP.T.3: Lymphatic and immune system
  • AP.AE.1: Digestive system

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Construction and Facilities for Life Sciences

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