Micro-organisms are living things
I can describe what micro-organisms are, and know that they are living things.
Micro-organisms are living things
I can describe what micro-organisms are, and know that they are living things.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Micro-organisms are tiny living things that are too small to be seen with the naked eye.
- Micro-organisms are commonly known as germs, bugs or microbes.
- Micro-organisms can be viewed using a microscope.
- Micro-organisms are found everywhere, in soil, air, water, on your skin and in your digestive system.
Keywords
Living thing - A living thing is something that is alive. It can grow, reproduce, move, feed and excrete waste material.
Organism - An organism is a living thing.
Micro-organism - A micro-organism is a very tiny living thing.
Microbe - Microbe is another name for a micro-organism.
Microscope - A microscope is a piece of equipment that magnifies very tiny objects.
Common misconception
Pupils may think that micro-organisms are very tiny animals or that they are not living things. Pupils may think that all micro-organisms are harmful germs.
Explain that micro-organisms are living things as they carry out the same processes as other living things, but they aren't animals because they have a simpler structure than animals. Explain that some helpful micro-organisms live inside our bodies.
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Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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