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Generation Cures: Pathogens [Pdf]
Students will use scientific inquiry to prevent infection within an organism. At the end of the activity, students will understand cell characteristics, effect of microorganisms and how the body protects against harmful microorganism....
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Infectious Diseases: Pathogens
An interactive, self-guided lesson on pathogens and microorganisms. This lesson has many descriptive animations as well as diagrams to help with understanding. There is a self-checking quiz at the end of the lesson.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Hepatitis C
This thorough site delves into the following topics related to hepatitis: pathogen, infection and consequences, means of transmission, prevalence, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Other
Museum of Health Care: Death in a Glass
Students can learn all about water pathogens in this online exhibit. They'll explore what kinds of micro-organisms infect water, how a water supply can get contaminated, how it is protected, and how officials investigate cases of...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Disease Process
In this comprehensive interactive tutorial you will study how your body is designed to fight off disease causing agents and what happens inside your body when you are actually sick. Additionally, you will learn how to organize...
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New Brunswick Waste Management /"Backyard Magic"
Comprehensive description of the environmental benefits of composting solid waste. Complete directions for composting, detailed description of composting chemistry, suggestions for applications of humus, question and answer page,...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Lymphatic System
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] If pathogens get through the body's first two lines of defense, a third line of defense takes over. This third line of defense involves the immune system. The immune...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Courses: Biology: Cell Biology
College-level course highlighting the biology of cells of higher organisms. Course topics include cellular membranes and organelles; cell growth and oncogenic transformation; transport, receptors, and cell signaling; the cytoskeleton,...
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Gram Negative Bacteria
Learn about gram staining and the characteristics of gram-negative bacteria. A discussion of cell wall structure is accompanied by a labeled illustration. Includes a list of examples of gram-negative bacteria organized by subgroup....
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Different Types of Bacteria
Discusses the different criteria used to classify bacteria and the groups of bacteria within each category. Groups are organized by characteristics such as morphology, shape, cell wall structure, and presence of flagella.
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M. Tevfik Dorak, m.d., ph.d.: Mimicry
Describes what mimicry is. Describes the different kinds of mimicry found and by whom.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Eubacteria Examples
Presents examples of eubacteria along with descriptions.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Innate Immunity
The human body requires a multilayered immune system to keep it running smoothly. The two main classes of the immune system are the innate immune system and the adaptive immune system, or "acquired immunity". This article discusses the...
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Microscopic World Quiz
Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over microorganisms, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Quiz: Bacteria
Take this ten-question review quiz over bacteria. Read more about each question after an incorrect answer is given.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Quiz: Viruses
Take this ten-question review quiz over viruses. Read more about each question after an incorrect answer is given.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Bacteria Quiz
Take an interactive quiz over bacteria. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.