Curated OER
Geometric Sequences - Bacterial Growth
Bring algebra to life with scientific applications. Math minded individuals calculate and graph the time it takes a bacterium to double. They discuss geometric sequences and use a chart to graph their findings. There are 38 questions all...
Curated OER
Fun Faces of Wisconsin Agriculture: Curley's Beef Fast Facts
Students explore animal slaughter by researching the Wisconsin beef industry. In this meat statistics lesson, students practice using different math functions to identify how many burgers or sports equipment can be made from one...
Curated OER
Where's the Beef - Beef Facts or Hype, Is it Bad for You?
Analyze a Happy Meal™ for nutrient content and calories. Blend the contents into "McMush" and use Biuret's solution to test for protein content. There are a few problems with the lesson plan: the resource links are no longer valid, the...
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E.coli and their Human Environment
Students observe how environmental changes (antibiotics) can affect the growth of E.coli, the rod shaped intestinal bacterium. They use the "F" test for statistical analysis. Students
Estrella Mountain Community College
Estrella Mountain Community College: Plasmids
This site is part of an "Online Biology Book" and contains excellent text and visuals. Discusses F and R plasmids and includes great illustrations. Well organized and clear.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: e.coli
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about E.coli.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Food Poisoning
Kids Health offers an easy-to-understand look at food poisoning with suggestions on how to avoid it.
CNN
Cnn: In Depth Inspection at Beef Plant
A CNN news story detailing a USDA inspection of a beef plant - hoping to find the source a large e.coli scare. The search for the source and details about the recall of large quantities of tainted meat are detailed.
McGraw Hill
Mc Graw Hill: Control of Gene Expression Quiz
Take this 32 question quiz on control of gene expression. The quiz is multiple choice.
Other
Amoxicillin: Pharmacology
Information on the specific mechanisms that amoxicillin uses in fighting bacteria.
Other
Let's Find the Germs!
Game that lets you locate germs that might be commonly found on your hand. Appropriate for ages 9 and above. Includes symptoms and tips for prevention.
CNN
Cnn: Usda:take Burger's Temperature to Prevent e.coli
A short news story about the need to test the temperature while cooking meats.