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Worksheet
Curated OER

Isolating Bacteria from a Mix Culture

For Students 9th - 11th
Students isolate three species of bacteria using the plate streak method, implement sterile microbiology techniques, and produce pure cultures of each microorganism at the end of this exercise. They write a descriptive paragraph for each...
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Activity
Michigan State University

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

For Students 9th - 10th
A light-hearted and informative section about the role of microorganisms in decomposing human waste. It has a colorful, clickable graphic aiding in navigation of the site. Fun and informative.
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Handout
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: Francis Crick Nobel Lecture: On the Genetic Code

For Students 9th - 10th
Read Francis Harry Compton Crick's Nobel Lecture entitled "On the Genetic Code," which was originally given by Crick December 11, 1962.
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Handout
WebMD

Web Md: E. Coli Infection From Food or Water

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit WebMD's site for an overview of the E. coli virus. A detailed discussion is provided on the ways the virus is spread, its symptoms, and treatment.
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Handout
New York State Dept. of Health

New York State Department of Health: Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome

For Students 9th - 10th
General informational facts about Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome.
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Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Eubacteria Examples

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents examples of eubacteria along with descriptions.
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Handout
Bio Topics

Bio Topics: Diseases Caused by Bacteria

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of background information, description of microscopic appearance, and characteristics of pathogenic bacterias.