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Micro-organisms are living things
Task A: Micro-organisms
These children are talking about micro-organisms.
I don’t think
I think micro-organisms are
micro-organisms are
living things because they are
living things because
very, very tiny animals.
they are too small,
and they don’t have
eyes or a brain.
Izzy
Andeep
What do you think? Explain whether you agree or disagree with each child
and why.
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Micro-organisms are living things Worksheet
Task B: Finding micro-organisms
Visit an indoor and an outdoor space or look at the photographs. List as
many places as possible that you think micro-organisms could be living.
classroom outdoor seating area
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