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Interactive
Cells Alive

Cells Alive!: Bacteria Cam: Growth of Streptococcus Pneumoniae

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore this bacterial growth sequence which begins four times daily (your local time) at midnight, 6 AM, noon, and 6 PM. A fresh image is loaded every minute.
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Website
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.

Merck Manual: Pneumonia

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit this site from The Merck Manual for information on pneumonia. Read about the causes, how its diagnosed, symptoms, how it can be prevented, and treatment.
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Handout
WebMD

Web Md: What Is Pneumonia?

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from WebMD provides great information on the lung infection known as pneumonia. Includes a brief but factual topic overview, information on the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and medications involved.
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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.