Slide show with script from the Texas A&M University describing how to layer a compost bin, and how to make a trench compost or pocket compost. Gives nitrogen and carbon content examples of compostable materials. Explains gardening...

This lesson explains the existence and importance fungi and algae. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Microbes: Fungi and Algae."

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

An article discussing the need for hospitals to emphasize hygiene to prevent infections. After the article, there is a list of questions related to the article.

A worksheet regarding simple organisms, including protazoans, lichens and algae.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] An introduction to chemosynthesis.

Table outlines the EPA's standards for safe drinking water, defining levels of contaminants and listing possible sources of these contaminants.

Basic introduction to former biology teacher Mary Appelhof's books on vermicomposting at home/school/small businesses. Moderate autobiographical information on Applehof and her goals and purpose for vermicomposting. Brief description of...

Describes the characteristics of the unicellular prokaryotes in the kingdom Monera and the different phyla within this kingdom. Includes a list of examples.

Describes the characteristics of Paramecia, their locomotion, and method of reproduction.

Find lots of information about vorticella, a protozoan, here. Discusses anatomy and physical characteristics, size, habitat, and method of reproduction.

Provides information about euglena, a eukaryotic organism.

The biogenesis theory is explained and how it differs from the theory of spontaneous generation. The work of early scientists to prove or disprove these theories is described, including discoveries in microbiology. Louis Pasteur is...

Provides information about diatoms, including their physical characteristics, where they can be found, their classification, how they reproduce, how they form diatomaceous earth when they become fossilized, and their importance to...

Learn fun facts and details about viruses and viral infections.

What are bacteria? Learn about the parts of a bacteria cell, bacteria and human health, and other fun facts.

Musically Aligned sings a short song on decomposers. They touch on what organisms are included in that group and their roll in the circle of life.

What are fungi? Find out about the types and characteristics of fungi, the difference between fungi and plants, and the importance of fungi.

Students read about six important discoveries in microbiology and put them on a timeline. They develop an understanding of how these discoveries connect to the invention of new scientific tools and technology. The lesson and PowerPoint...

For this activity, learners create slides of plant cells and observe them under a microscope. The lesson and PowerPoint slides can be downloaded. The included instructional video on cell observation is 20 min. 44 sec.

Students learn about the immune system and complete a crossword puzzle to practice vocabulary. The lesson and a set of PowerPoint slides can be downloaded. Includes an instructional video on immune system vocabulary terms [7:13]

Students read about the emergence of HIV/AIDS and construct a 3-D model of an HIV virus particle using the provided outline drawing. The lesson materials and a set of slides can be downloaded.

Disease is a breakdown in structures or functions of an organism. Some diseases are the result of damage by infection by other organisms. In this lesson young scholars read an essay, "It's All in the Numbers," about the rapid spread of...

When HIV/AIDS first emerged in North America, people were frightened by it and this led to the spread of false information about this disease. Students will learn to separate the facts from the fiction, and will create presentations on...