Curated OER
Lymphatic and Immunity
In this biology learning exercise, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms related to the lymphatic and immunity systems of the body. There are 42 biology terms located in the word search.
Curated OER
Diversity of Life
Students study the classification of viruses and describe their structure. For this investigative lesson students complete an activity and answer questions about viruses.
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: The Science of Microbes: Microbes and Disease
Students learn about six diseases caused by microorganisms. A video that looks at the impact disease has had on human history and society is provided. Students work in groups to read information about one disease, then share what they...
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...
Nature Research
Scitable: Genes and Disease
Investigate the genetic contributions to human diseases such as polydactyly, spina bifida, and cancer. Study the genetics of monogenic diseases, chromosomal diseases, and multifactorial with articles that explain the genetics...
University of Missouri
Microbes in Action: Classroom Activities: Transfer of Diseases
A science experiment to observe how microbes are transferred by hand contact. This lab creates a model to show young scholars how microbes transfer disease. One student will rub their hand with candy soaked in a yeast solution, then...
Other
Disease Detectives: Microbe Gallery
Learn in-depth details about microbes that cause disease: what is it, how to avoid it, the symptoms, and how it causes infections.
Morning Earth
Biosphere Community: Microbes: Germs
Scholars explore the science topic of germs. The tutorial consists of definitions, examples, and pictures about germ theory.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Listeria
Answers to the most frequently asked questions on Listeriosis - symptoms, causes, targets, treatment and more. Includes technical and general terms.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Cinnamon Gum and Mouth Microbes
A scientific study has shown that chewing Big Red Gum reduces mouth microbes. Cinnamon oil in gum is a natural defense against mouth bacteria that cause tooth decay and bad breath. Conduct an experiment to compare products with cinnamon...
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Infectious Diseases
A self-paced lesson on infectious diseases including bacterial, fungal, viral, and parasitic infections. Each disease featured discusses symptoms and treatment.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: And Bad Microbes
There are many types of microorganisms which cause many diseases. Humans, animals, and plants may be affected by these bad microorganisms. Some of these illnesses are severe, but some can be treated and cured with the right medicines.
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: The Science of Microbes: Milestones in Microbiology
Learners 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 instructional activity...
Other
Disease Detectives: Microbe Dance
Interactive game in which learners identify one of four germs that cause disease, decide which method to use to treat the disease, then decide the best way to avoid the disease. If you win, get ready to do the microbe dance.
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.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Louis Pasteur
Use this site to learn about Louis Pasteur's contributions to the world of science and to lives of ordinary people. View the "related links" as well as the bibliographical references from which images for the website were scanned.