IPW+Science

B-2; B-2.3 Students will watch the following video before beginning the assignment (video will pop up as a quick time file): Understanding Bacteria
 * Science **
 * Complete the following:**

1. Compare and contrast the structure of a bacterial cell and a eukaryotic cell.

2. Read the passage from Upton Sinclair’s //The Jungle// about the details in the meat packing plant.

3. Determine at what points bacteria would come in contact with the meat products. Research the process of a meat packing plant at that time and review your notes on bacteria. In a 2-3 page paper, answer the following:


 * 1) a. If you were the owner of the meat packing plant, what would you change to reduce the bacterial contact the product touches?


 * 1) b. What about the structure/ behavior of bacteria make it virulent?


 * Cite all sources used and complete a works cited page at the end of your paper.**