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Interactive
BBC

Bbc Schools: Ks2 Bitesize: Science: The Living World

For Students 3rd - 6th
This landing page includes learning modules on the following topics of: animals, plants, microorganisms, life cycles and reproductions, food chains, habits, humans and the environment, adaptation, inheritance, and evolution.
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Website
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: The Science of Pickles

For Students 3rd - 8th
What is pickling? What role does fermentation play in food? What is salt brine? Understand this and more at the Exploratorium.
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Handout
Florida State University

Florida State University: Pond Life

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the microscopic organisms that live in the freshwater ponds with this video collection. These video clips feature unicellular organisms, from under the microscope, showing off their daily activities. Collection includes videos of...
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Unit Plan
Next.cc

Next: Germs

For Students 3rd - 8th
Engage in the activities provided to learn what you can do to protect your body from harmful germs. Click on the links for further exploration.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Ecology in a Jar

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This journal article discusses incorporation of the Winogradsky Column into high school science classrooms to demonstrate nutrient cycles and inter-relatedness of organisms in the environment.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Nanobacteria: Are They or Aren't They Alive?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this five-part activity, students will learn whether or not nanobacteria are alive.
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Handout
National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)

Ministerio De Educacion: Microbiologia 2 Bachillerato

For Students 9th - 10th
This unit will allow you to have a broader idea about microorganism, people and the ecosystem. It contains 16 interactive activities.
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Handout
National Institute of Educational Technologies and Teacher Training (Spain)

Ministerio De Educacion: Biotecnologia 2 Bachillerato

For Students 9th - 10th
Thanks to today's technology we can cure or alleviate many illnesses. In this unit you will broaden your knowledge about biotechnology. It contains 13 interactive activities.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Microbial Jungles All Over the Place (And You)

For Students 9th - 10th
As we walk through our daily environments, we're surrounded by exotic creatures that are too small to see with the naked eye. We usually imagine these microscopic organisms, or microbes, as asocial cells that float around by themselves....
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Beneficial Bacteria That Make Delicious Food

For Students 9th - 10th
Erez Garty shows how your kitchen functions as a sort of biotechnology lab, manned by microorganisms that culture your cuisine. [4:39]
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers:odyssey of Life Ii the Unknown World

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Observe organisms in various environments, determine what enables the organisms to live in that environment and discuss the varied biological functions of the organisms.
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Website
Other

The Big Picture Book of Viruses

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides an extensive alphabetical list of viruses.
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Handout
Other

Composting Practices (Pdf) [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Lesson Plan
Other

Generation Cures: Pathogens [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students will use scientific inquiry to prevent infection within an organism. At the end of the activity, students will understand cell characteristics, effect of microorganisms and how the body protects against harmful microorganism....
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Lesson Plan
Other

Bsi Education: Micro Organisms

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Applied Science resource consists of practical activities that demonstrate the importance of standard procedures in scientific work. Students examine micro-organisms through a variety of activities. Some topics investigated are...
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Biology: Bacteria and Viruses: Chapter Test Practice

For Students 9th - 10th
Ten multiple-choice test practice questions covering bacteria and viruses. Students have the opportunity to check their answers after submitting their results.
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Activity
Other

Microbe World: Experiments

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this hands on site, students will have the opportunity to be amateur microbiologists by performing a number of experiments. Supplies needed can found in the home or at a nearby store.
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Microbes: Fungi and Algae: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson explains the existence and importance fungi and algae. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Microbes: Fungi and Algae."
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Biology 4 kids

Biology4 Kids: Quiz: Microorganisms

For Students 3rd - 7th
Take this ten-question review quiz over microorganisms. Read more about each question after an incorrect answer is given.
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Biology 4 kids

Biology4 Kids: Quiz: Bacteria

For Students 3rd - 7th
Take this ten-question review quiz over bacteria. Read more about each question after an incorrect answer is given.
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Biology 4 kids

Biology4 Kids: Quiz: Viruses

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take this ten-question review quiz over viruses. Read more about each question after an incorrect answer is given.
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Website
Biology 4 kids

Biology4 Kids: Good Microbes

For Students 4th - 8th
Uncover some microorganisms that benefit the world.
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Website
Biology 4 kids

Biology4 Kids: And Bad Microbes

For Students 4th - 8th
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.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Meet the Microbes

For Teachers 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about different types of microbes including: viruses, bacteria, fungi, and protozoa. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.