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Other

Aibs: Careers in Biology

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion of different career areas for biologists, education and training, and a look into the future of biology as a career area. Many links to additional information.
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Handout
Careers New Zealand

Kiwi Careers: Microbiologist

For Students 9th - 10th
Kiwi Careers offers an informative but short description including duties for a microbiologist.
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eBook
Estrella Mountain Community College

Estrella Mountain College: Cell Division and Meiosis

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides a holistic and complete meiosis lesson with illustrations, animations, glossary, and links. Extremely detailed and helpful site.
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University of Arizona

The Biology Project: Meiosis Tutorial

For Students 9th - 10th
Ten meiosis problems to solve.
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 1.2 Fields in the Life Sciences

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore some different areas of study in the life sciences.
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Digital Learning Center for Microbial Ecology: Microbe Zoo

For Students 4th - 9th
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.
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Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Digital Learning Center for Microbial Ecology: The Curious Microbe

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Robert Koch

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides a biography of Dr. Robert Koch (1843-1910 CE).
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Other

Leeuwenhoek's World of Microbes

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has some history of van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723 CE) with a description of his major accomplishments in the field of microbiology
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Handout
Other

Science Superstars: Anton Van Leeuwenhoek

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by Zephyrus. So, who was Anton van Leeuwenhoek (1632 -1723 CE)? What else did Leeuwenhoek do? Did he achieve anything else? What honors were awarded to him? These questions are answered in this informative site.
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Website
Other

American Society for Micro Biology: Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in learning more about microbiology? Investigate career opportunities and field information at this site for microbiology.
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Handout
Biology 4 kids

Biology4 Kids: Microorganisms

For Students 5th - 9th
Biology site provides insight into what microorganisms are and what they are composed up of.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Robert Koch

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn about Robert Koch's contribution to the world of medical science, as the discoverer of the organism that causes tuberculosis.
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PBS

Nova: The Lives of Extremophiles

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: From Microscopes to Large Scale Sculpture

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is about the microbiologist turned artist, Kendall Buster turns what she sees under the microscope into oversized sculptures.
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Activity
University of Missouri

Umsl: Microbes in Action: Cultivation of Bacteria From Yogurt [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Observe the two species of bacteria that are found in yogurt by cultivating them on agar plates. In this lab, students will use microbiology techniques to explore these anaerobes. Lesson plan gives a lab procedure, teacher instructions,...