1. 1/12 & 1/13 - 7th Grade Agenda Textbook Reading 328 – 335
HW: Reading & Notetaking 161 – 163
Reminder: Last day to turn in late work for the Semester 1/12 & 1/13
Reminder: Science Fair Background due 1/21 and 1/22

2. Reflection
Prompt: Write 3 facts that you know about viruses and bacteria

3. Bacteria leus Bacteria are prokaryotes.
The genetic material in their cells is not contained in a nuc______
leus

4. Bacteria
Is Bacteria Alive?
Yes. It is able to reproduce by itself.

5. Parts of a Bacteria

6. Endospore Formation
An endospore is a small , rounded, thick walled, resting cell that forms ins____ a bacteria
With an endospore, bacteria can resist freez____, hea____ and drying
ide
ing
ting

7. Bacteria are helpful Most bacteria are harmless or helpful to people
Bacteria produces oxy_____, food and med____
Bacteria also cleans up the environment
gen
icine

8. Following food items are made with bacteria
der
Apple Ci____
Vineg___
Yog___
Sour Cre____
Chee____
Pick_____
Sourdough Bre____ ar
urt am se le ad

9. What does “Culture” in food labels mean?
The food was made with bacteria

10. What does “Live, Active Cultures” in food labels mean?
The food was made with bacteria
And the bacteria are still alive

11. What does “Pasteurized” in food labels mean?
The food has been heated at high temperature to kill most of the disease causing micro-organisms (including bacteria)

12. Helpful Bacteria in your stomach
Bacteria in your stomach help dig_____ your food, make vita_______ and prevent harmful bacteria from attaching to your intestines.
est
mins

13. Some Bacteria are harmful Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea is caused by a bacteria
Infection through sexual activity
Symptom: Pain around the genitals & yellow discharge from the genitals
Treatment: Antibiotics (Penicillin)

14. Some Bacteria are harmful Chlamydia
caused by a bacteria
Infection through sexual activity
Can lead to blindness if untreated
Symptom: Pain around the genitals & pain while urinating
Treatment: Antibiotics (Penicillin)