She reads The Hot Zone by Richard Preston to her students. One way she cultivates an appreciation for microbiology is through stories in books. Introducing students to microbiology through experience and books However, Jessica is helping her students finish high school with a solid understanding of and appreciation for microbiology. But it’s very common for students to not know the difference between bacteria and viruses and think they’re the same thing.” And when you’re talking about the immune system, germs come up pretty often. The most you go into it within a high school biology class is probably talking about the nutrient cycles. “It really isn’t covered at all, essentially. Unfortunately, on the whole, the K-12 curriculum lacks much microbiology education. Other science classes at her school are test-centered, so she gives no quizzes or tests. In her microbiology class, she seeks to provide opportunities for her students to experience science firsthand. Jessica Popescu teaches life science classes at Blue Springs High School in Missouri, including microbiology, human body systems, and environmental science. Jessica Popescu, high school microbiology teacher. Listen to my episode with Jessica Popescu hands-on microbiology activities for high school students.
how microbiologists can help high school educators.how project-based classes help students experience science.how to introduce students to microbiology and the different types of microbes.Whether you’re an educator, microbiologist, or science enthusiast, you’ll find something interesting in this episode of the Joyful Microbe podcast. So, to learn more about what it’s like teaching microbiology at the K-12 level, I talked to high school microbiology teacher Jessica Popescu. That way, they’ll carry these concepts into adulthood, ultimately helping keep them healthier.ĭespite the lack of microbiology education in K-12, some high schools offer full microbiology courses. Children need a complete understanding of the microorganisms that play roles in our health, like the microbiome, and diseases, like germs. The K-12 curriculum does not cover much microbiology.
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