Magnetic Bacteria.

Nelson, Jane Bray; Nelson, Jim

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ERIC Number: EJ471603

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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Magnetic Bacteria.

Nelson, Jane Bray; Nelson, Jim

Science Teacher, v59 n4 p48-53 Apr 1992

Describes the history of Richard Blakemore's discovery of magnetotaxic organisms. Discusses possible reasons why the magnetic response in bacteria developed. Proposes research experiments integrating biology and physics in which students investigate problems using cultures of magnetotaxic organisms. (MDH)

Descriptors: Bacteria, Biology, Interdisciplinary Approach, Magnets, Physics, Science Education, Science Experiments, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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