March 3, 2026Open Access

Unit Plan: Mission Gut Check – Lessons from Bacteria on Food Choices

Key Points

Students engage in authentic activities related to glucose effect and lactose preference, enhancing their understanding of microbiology.
The unit connects classroom learning with practical research experiences in biological sciences at Stanford University.
Authentic activities include making observations, collecting data, and analyzing scientific phenomena in a hands-on approach.
Highlights how educators can incorporate scientific practices into lessons, fostering critical thinking and engagement.

Abstract

Resource Description: This Education Transfer Plan was developed through a Research Experience for Teachers program funded by the National Science Foundation Directorate for Biological Sciences, where teachers conducted summer research in biology laboratories. This Unit Plan was developed within the context of the teachers project Exceptions to the Glucose Effect: Investigating Lactose Preference in Atypical E. coli Strains working in the Cremer Lab at Stanford University. Overall, the unit plan connects the teachers research experience to their classroom through teacher-generated authentic activities that engage students in scientific practices such as making observations, collecting and analyzing data, and making sense of phenomena.

Unit Plan: Mission Gut Check – Lessons from Bacteria on Food Choices

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