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Sometimes the tiniest things can affect our daily lives. Learn all about the wonders of microbes. This excellent resource provides information on the types of microbes found in our environment, what they look like, and how they impact us as humans. Several web links are included for further exploration.

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bacteria, fungi, microbes, viruses

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bacteria, fungi, microbes, virus, types of microbes, science
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Grade
6th - 7th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Presentations
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For Teacher Use
Number of Slides
13
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Fine Print: Educational Use

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