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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Microbes: Fungi and Algae

For Students 6th - 8th
An introduction to the essential characteristics of the microbes fungi and algae.
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Microscopic World Quiz

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over microorganisms, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.
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Activity
Other

Armand Frappier Museum: Micro Discoveries Online: The Microscopic World

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive exhibit focuses on the wonders of microorganisms, what they are, how they can affect our daily lives, and how they can be manipulated. Videos, games, and animations are included. Teacher resource link explains each...
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Bill Nye Demonstration: How Do Germs Spread?

For Students 9th - 10th
How do germs spread? Watch and learn as Bill Nye the Science Guy demonstrates what happens to those germs you collect all day. [1:35]
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Life

Encyclopedia of Life: Fungi

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive reference source investigates fungi with a description, pictures, and a map. Includes facts on ecology, evolution, and external links.
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Lesson Plan
Success Link

Success Link: Microorganisms

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson plans to examine bactieria and how they grow. The main lesson page indicates that there are seven training labs, but there are only two operating links. Those two are worth exploring.
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Lesson Plan
ArtsNow

Arts Now Learning: Microorganism Freeze Frame [Pdf]

For Teachers 5th
In this activity, 5th graders will explore the concepts of beneficial and harmful microorganisms by creating tableaux.
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Handout
Morning Earth

Morning Earth: Ansel Adams

For Students 9th - 10th
Scholars explore the Biology concept of microorganisms. The tutorial consists of definitions, examples, and pictures about protozoa.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: It's a Small, Small World

For Teachers 6th - 8th
As an introduction to the study of diversity of life, science students will use hands-on inquiry experiments to discover the microscopic world through a microscope. Students will use computers to create a brochure or slideshow...
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: P H Changes in a Small Ecosystem

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A pond water/hay infusion will be developed and observed. Student groups will add a range of acid and base solutions to look for changes.
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Handout
MadSci Network

Mad Sci Network: Three Decomposers

For Students 9th - 10th
The MadSci Network answers the posted question by describing three large groups of decomposers: bacteria, fungi and actinomycetes.
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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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Website
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Science of Cooking: Bread Science and Facts

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find out the science behind making bread. This site from Exploratorium turns your kitchen into a lab and you can do much more than bake bread. Do experiments with yeast, and find out what is so exciting about gluten.
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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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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Creepy Critters

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students learn about aquatic life and the importance of a balanced aquatic habitat by collecting micro- and macro-organisms. By the end of the lesson, they will be able to identify and develop a pond food web.
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Website
Other

Scimat: Foods Under the Microscope

For Students 9th - 10th
A technical site that describes different types of microscopes and delves into the chemical makeup of milk, yogurt, various various types of microorganisms. Impressive pictures supplement the text. Links to images of microorganisms.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Science Safari: Fighting Malaria

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the issues surrounding the mosquito infestations. Investigate surface tension to explain how the egg rafts stay afloat and mosquitoes are able to stand on the water's surface, and review proper disposal of automobile tires.
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Website
Texas A&M University

Texas A&m University: Composting for Kids

For Students 6th - 8th
Slide show with script from the Texas A&M University describing how to layer a compost bin, and how to make a trench compost or pocket compost. Gives nitrogen and carbon content examples of compostable materials. Explains gardening...
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Microbes: Fungi and Algae: Lesson 2

For Students 7th - 8th
This lesson explains the existence and importance fungi and algae. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Microbes: Fungi and Algae."
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Microbes: Fungi and Algae: Lesson 4

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

Biology4 Kids: Are Viruses Even Alive?

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take a look at what viruses are, types of viruses, and things that are even smaller than viruses.
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Handout
Bio Topics

Bio Topics: Hospital Hygiene and Hca Is

For Students 9th - 10th
An article discussing the need for hospitals to emphasize hygiene to prevent infections. After the article, there is a list of questions related to the article.
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Bio Topics

Bio Topics: Simple Organisms

For Students 9th - 10th
A worksheet regarding simple organisms, including protazoans, lichens and algae.
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Website
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Microorganisms

For Students 3rd - 8th
What are microorganisms? Where do they hang out? Who do they hang out with? Find out!