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title: "SMI1: History of Microbiology (Georgia Science standard)"
code: SMI1
cite_as: Georgia Standards of Excellence, Science, SMI1
subject: science
grades:
  - high-school
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# SMI1: History of Microbiology

Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information regarding the historical progression of the core ideas of microbiology.

- Subject: Science
- Appears in: High School, https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/science/high-school.md

## Expectations

- **SMI1.a**: Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information relating the importance of microscopy to the origins of microbiology.
- **SMI1.b**: Ask questions to obtain information regarding the use of Koch’s postulates to identify pathogens and other microorganisms. (Clarification statement: Address the premise of Koch’s work and include why Koch’s Postulates do not apply to all pathogens.)
- **SMI1.c**: Construct explanations to illustrate how advances in technological developments have driven major innovations in microbiology (e.g. biotechnology, microbial ecology, medical microbiology, etc.)

## Georgia Milestones coverage

No Georgia Milestones blueprint cites this standard.

Source: Georgia Standards of Excellence, published by the Georgia Department of Education at case.georgiastandards.org.