Observe organisms in various environments, determine what enables the organisms to live in that environment and discuss the varied biological functions of the organisms.

This resource provides an extensive alphabetical list of viruses.

This publication explains the agricultural and environmental benefits of composting household waste. It explains the difference between hot and cool composting systems. It also documents research indicating turfgrass benefits from humus...

The Applied Science resource consists of practical activities that demonstrate the importance of standard procedures in scientific work. Young scholars examine micro-organisms through a variety of activities. Some topics investigated are...

In this hands on site, students will have the opportunity to be amateur microbiologists by performing a number of experiments. Supplies needed can found in the home or at a nearby store.

This lesson explains the existence and importance fungi and algae. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Microbes: Fungi and Algae."

Take this ten-question review quiz over bacteria. Read more about each question after an incorrect answer is given.

Take this ten-question review quiz over viruses. Read more about each question after an incorrect answer is given.

How do germs spread? Watch and learn as Bill Nye the Science Guy demonstrates what happens to those germs you collect all day. [1:35]

As an introduction to the study of diversity of life, science students will use hands-on inquiry experiments to discover the microscopic world through a microscope. Students will use computers to create a brochure or slideshow...

A pond water/hay infusion will be developed and observed. Student groups will add a range of acid and base solutions to look for changes.

Comprehensive reference source investigates fungi with a description, pictures, and a map. Includes facts on ecology, evolution, and external links.

Wikipedia provides a biography of Dr. Robert Koch (1843-1910 CE).

Find out what bacteria are, what they do, and what they look like.

Meet the "big guys" on campus. Protists are the more advanced types of eukaryotes that are unique such as amoeba and slime molds.

An overview of the structure of protozoa. Identify those protists with hair or tails as well as those which cannot live on their own and require a host.

Examine the world of fungi that surrounds us. Fungi takes on many forms as identified in this resource.

Ready-to-print PDF explaining how germs are spread, listing common contagions, and explaining the world-wide problems that can be caused by contagious diseases.

The site includes eighteen interconnected lakes in the hyper arid Ennedi region of the Sahara desert covering an area of 62,808 ha. It constitutes an exceptional natural landscape of great beauty with striking colours and shapes. The...

The MadSci Network answers the posted question by describing three large groups of decomposers: bacteria, fungi and actinomycetes.

Find out the science behind making bread. This site from Exploratorium turns your kitchen into a lab and you can do much more than bake bread. Do experiments with yeast, and find out what is so exciting about gluten.

This interesting site focuses on unusual microbes that inhabit an extreme environmental niche on our planet. Individual articles are written in a tone suitable for general audience.

Students learn about aquatic life and the importance of a balanced aquatic habitat by collecting micro- and macro-organisms. By the end of the lesson, they will be able to identify and develop a pond food web.

Explore the issues surrounding the mosquito infestations. Investigate surface tension to explain how the egg rafts stay afloat and mosquitoes are able to stand on the water's surface, and review proper disposal of automobile tires.