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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 9.6 Roundworms

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the characteristics and ecological interactions of roundworms.
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Other

The Wellcome Trust: Plasmodium Falciparum

For Students 9th - 10th
This effective site provides background information about the plasmodium falciparum parasite which causes the most severe form of malaria.
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Other

Perspective.com: The Fungus Kingdom

For Students 9th - 10th
Fungi have a variety of roles in nature, including decomposers and parasites. This website from Perspective.com includes additional information on the Fungus Kingdom, and a breakdown of related phylums and classes.
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Other

The Wellcome Trust: Malaria and People at a Glance

For Students 9th - 10th
This concise site provides a brief look at the impact of malaria parasites on the human body.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biology for Kids: Infectious Disease

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about infectious diseases including pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi as well as transmission and other types of diseases.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biology for Kids: Immune System

For Students 1st - 9th
Study how the immune system helps to protect us against diseases and pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, and parasites.
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Curated OER

Enterobius Vermicularis

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts on the pinworm parasite. Everything from the history of discovery to public health strategies is available. A life cycle diagram provides a good overview of the problem of disease transmission.
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Curated OER

Enterobius Vermicularis

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts on the pinworm parasite. Everything from the history of discovery to public health strategies is available. A life cycle diagram provides a good overview of the problem of disease transmission.
Website
University of California

Ucmp: Dinoflagellates

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of California provides background material on dinoflagellates which exhibit bioluminescence. Site includes information on their fossil record, ecology, and structure.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Interdependence of Living Things

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers interactions between organisms.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Symbiosis

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of symbiotic relationships.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Mosquitoes O Logy Card

For Students 3rd - 8th
Turn over this interactive OLogy card and start learning bite-size pieces of useful information about mosquitoes, such as their diet and physical characteristics.
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New York State Dept. of Health

New York State Dept. Of Health: Trichinosis

For Students 9th - 10th
Answers to the most common questions about trichinosis. From what is it, to ways to prevent it.
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Akron Children's Hospital

Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: Hey! A Louse Bit Me!

For Students 3rd - 8th
Lice need to suck blood to survive, and they sometimes live on people's heads and lay eggs in their hair. Learn all about lice in this article.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Symbiotic Relationships in the Deciduous Forest

For Students 4th - 8th
Explains what a symbiotic relationship is, the five main types of symbiosis, and provides examples of symbiotic relationships among living things in a deciduous forest.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: "Can't We All Just Get Along?" by Bird Brain Science

For Students 5th - 6th Standards
Earth is full of a variety of living things that interact with one another in many different ways. This informational text explains the various different types of relationships they can have with one another. It also offers guided...
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Other

Disease Detectives: Microbe Gallery

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn in-depth details about microbes that cause disease: what is it, how to avoid it, the symptoms, and how it causes infections.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Community Ecology Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for a unit on community ecology.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 12.9 Symbiosis

For Students 5th - 9th
Learn about the many types of symbiotic relationships in an ecosystem.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 6.11 Fungi Symbiosis

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the symbiotic relationships involving fungi.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Tapeworm

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers detailed information on Cestoda, or the class of tapeworms. Includes a scientific classification chart and hyperlinked terms.
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Biology 4 kids

Biology4 Kids: And Still More Protozoa

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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Other

South Dakota Dept. Of Health: Trichinosis

For Students 9th - 10th
Answers to the most common questions about foodborne illnesses - specific to Trichinosis.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Ay! Me Pico Un Chinche!

For Students 3rd - 5th
Find out what is a bedbug, what a bedbug bite looks and feels like and what you should do. In Spanish.

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