In this unit, students will learn about living organisms that are not classified as plants or animals. In particular, students will learn about bacteria, fungi, and protists. Students will have the opportunity to see how certain environmental factors affect the growth of simple organisms. For example, they will be able to see how vinegar affects the growth of bacteria cells in chicken broth. Student will also do an experiment to see how moisture affects the growth and variations of mold. In addition, students will have the opportunity to view microscopic protists under a microscope.