Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Biofilms: Online Manual
This on-line collection of exercises can be conducted to illustrate the formation and properties of microbial biofilms. Activities include: A Biofilm Primer, An Interesting Paradox, Build a Biofilm Reactor, Bring 'em Back Alive, Buccal...
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Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Listeria Prompts Usda Warning
Article describing how listeria cases and outbreaks prompted the USDA to issue warning labels on certain foods. Foods highlighted include hot dogs and lunch meats. Gives details on cases and prevention steps.
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Composting Practices (Pdf) [Pdf]
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...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Mysteries of the Universe
Consider the issues surrounding the world of space exploration including the new fields of archaeoastronomy and astrobiology. Investigate zero gravity, the Big Bang theory, life in space and how sound travels in a vacuum.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Ornl: Genomics and Its Impact on Science
This site from the Human Genome Project for the Oak Ridge National Laboratory is the index page for chapters which include an introduction to genes, the mapping sequence of genes, and the impact and future of the Human Genome Project.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Characteristics and Origins of Life
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes characteristics of living organisms, and the origin of life.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Characteristics and Origins of Life
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes characteristics of living organisms and the origin of life.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Microbial Life: Los Angeles and the Future of Mono Lake: Web Quest
Student WebQuest studying biodiversity, preservation, and natural history. Students act as political advisors exploring Mono Lake's life forms the impact humans have on the environment. After researching the issues, students create a...
Success Link
Success Link: Microorganisms
Lesson plans to examine bactieria and how they grow. The main lesson page indicates that there are seven training labs, but there are only two operating links. Those two are worth exploring.
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Tea: Some Like It Hot, Some Like It Cold Microbial Life
A science lab to determine the optimal temperature for common bacteria to grow. Students will graph their data to analyze and focus on bacteria that live in extreme conditions. To complete this experiment students will perform a gram stain.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Microorganisms
Biology site provides insight into what microorganisms are and what they are composed up of.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Microorganisms
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this unit children learn that there are many very small organisms called microorganisms which feed, grow and reproduce and which may be harmful or beneficial.
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University: Ag in the Classroom: Lessons: How Germs Spread [Pdf]
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.
PBS
Nova: The Lives of Extremophiles
An interview with a microbiologist who studies bacteria that decompose hydrogen sulfide gas and other noxious chemicals. The interview focuses on her research and her career.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Bacteria vs. Virus
Discusses what bacteria and viruses are and the differences between them.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Immune System
Learn how the immune system works, the types of immunity cells, and the importance of vaccination.
CNN
Cnn: Dangerous Listeria Bacteria
News story including general information about a listeria outbreak, listeria among pregnant women, warnings from doctors, informational numbers to call and info on safe food handling to prevent listeria contamination.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Rediscovering Biology: Unit 4: Microbial Diversity
A complete learning module on microbial diversity that includes a downloadable textbook chapter, teacher guide, and lesson activities. The chapter can also be viewed online. In addition, there are animations, images, a video, and...
NASA
Math Lesson Plan: Cyanobacteria Races: Cyanobacteria Motility [Pdf]
A comprehensive lesson plan about the movement of cyanobacteria includes a class experiment.
Bio Topics
Bio Topics: Experiments to Show the Growth of Bacteria
A learning exercise to prove the basic techniques of the growth of bacteria.
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