BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: The Science of Microbes: Infectious Disease Case Study
In this activity, students analyze a child's symptoms to determine whether she has a cold, the flu, strep throat, or a nasal allergy. They also learn the differences between viruses and bacteria. The lesson and a set of PowerPoint slides...
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NASA
Microbes @ Nasa: Science Lesson Plan: Day One Microscope Activity [Pdf]
A middle school experiment on the cell structure of cyanobacteria.
Morning Earth
Biosphere Community: Microbes: Germs
Scholars explore the science topic of germs. The tutorial consists of definitions, examples, and pictures about germ theory.
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Microbes: What They Do & How Antibiotics Change Them
Check out what can happen when antibiotics and antibacterial washes and wipes are over used in this article and supporting resources and activities.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Digital Learning Center for Microbial Ecology: Microbe Zoo: Ag Acres
A simple overview of the important roles microbes play in agriculture. You'll learn how some microbes can be hazardous to plants while others help fertilize and build soil, and kill insects.
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: The Science of Microbes: Making Copies of an Hiv Particle
Young scholars read an article about how the HIV virus replicates itself in a host cell, and the parts of an HIV particle. Includes labeled drawings of an HIV particle and of its replication cycle. The lesson materials and a set of...
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: The Science of Microbes: Mapping the Spread of Hiv/aids
After reading an article about how the spread of HIV/AIDS was first tracked, students act as epidemiologists to map its spread round the world. The lesson materials and a set of PowerPoint slides can be downloaded.
Vision Learning
Visionlearning: Earth Science: The Nitrogen Cycle: Of Microbes and Men
Instructional module focusing on the nitrogen cycle. Discussion includes the requirement of nitrogen by all organisms, the five processes in the nitrogen cycle, and how humans impact this cycle. The site also includes an interactive...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Microbes: Bacteria: Lesson 4
This lesson explains the existence and importance bacteria. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Microbes: Bacteria."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Microbes: Bacteria: Lesson 1
This lesson explains the existence and importance bacteria. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Microbes: Bacteria."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Microbes: Fungi and Algae: Lesson 2
This lesson explains the existence and importance fungi and algae. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Microbes: Fungi and Algae."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Microbes: Fungi and Algae: Lesson 4
This lesson explains the existence and importance fungi and algae. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Microbes: Fungi and Algae."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Microbes: Protozoans: Lesson 2
This lesson explains the existence and importance protozoans. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Microbes: Protozoans."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Microbes: Protozoans: Lesson 3
This lesson explains the existence and importance protozoans. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Microbes: Protozoans."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Microbes: Protozoans: Lesson 4
This lesson explains the existence and importance protozoans. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Microbes: Protozoans."
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Digital Learning Center for Microbial Ecology: Microbe Zoo
Discover the functions and health effects of various microbes as you explore different environments in the Microbe Zoo: DirtLand, Animal Pavilion, Snack Bar, Space Adventure, and Water World.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Man and Microbes
Biotechnology has been studied for some time. This science has led to medical vaccinations and antibiotics, microbes in warfare, and cleaning up the environment.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Digital Learning Center for Microbial Ecology: Microbe Zoo: Poo Corner
A light-hearted and informative section about the role of microorganisms in decomposing human waste. It has a colorful, clickable graphic aiding in navigation of the site. Fun and informative.
University of Missouri
Microbes in Action: Classroom Activities: Simple Staining of Microbes [Pdf]
With this simple stain, students can observe the shape of yeast and bacteria under the microscope. Lesson plan gives a lab procedure, teacher instructions, points for discussion, and additional activities. Lab does require the purchase...
University of Missouri
Microbes in Action: Classroom Activities: Water Quality Testing [Pdf]
In this experiment, students will test the quality of a water sample by observing the number of coliform bacteria. Coliform bacteria are found in human intestines and a large amount can indicate water contamination. Lesson plan gives a...
University of Missouri
Microbes in Action: Classroom Activities: A Swell Lab: Yeast Fermentation [Pdf]
This two-day experiment uses different concentrations of sugar to study the rate of fermentation. Students observe the rate of carbon dioxide gas produced by yeast to infer the rate of fermentation. Lesson plan gives a lab procedure,...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Microbes: Protozoans
This lesson describes single-celled protozoans, highlighting their modes of movement. [46 secs]
University of Missouri
Microbes in Action: "There's Something Fishy": The Nitrogen Cycle
An opportunity for students to experience the nitrogen cycle through observing daily changes in an aquarium. Students test the level of three nitrogen compounds to understand the process of nitrification. Lesson plan gives a lab...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Digital Learning Center for Microbial Ecology: The Curious Microbe
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.
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