Curated OER
What is Microbiology?
Students research microbiologists. In this research lesson, students will research a microbiologist, create timeline sections, and build a timeline. Students will also use a website to research a particular branch of...
Curated OER
Microbial Contaminants in Drinking Water
When presented with three unopened bottles of water, high schoolers are asked to tell decide which one is contaminated with a microbe. Students work in small groups and role play being a Microbiologist, a patient, or a recorder. The...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Microbiologist
Microbiologists spend their careers peering through microscopes in their study of microorganisms. They have plenty to look at since these are Earth's most common life-forms. Science Buddies outlines the education requirements as well as...
University of Missouri
Microbes in Action: Classroom Activities: Something's Glowing in My Petri Dish
Using microbiology techniques, students will explore the effect of iron on the fluorescence of several species of bacteria. Studying bacteria in an iron scarce environment allows students to see the fluorescence released. Lesson plan...
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1919
Read about Jules Bordet, the scientist awarded with the 1919 Nobel Prize in Medicine "for his discoveries relating to immunity." Site by the Nobel E-Museum.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Anton Von Leeuwenhoek
This brief biography of Anton von Leeuwenhoek is a great resource to understand how influential he was to the discovery of cells in his time.
University of California
Princeton University: Dorothy Mc Clendon
Profile of Dorothy McClendon, a microbiologist. Discusses her education and professional career.
Careers New Zealand
Kiwi Careers: Microbiologist
Kiwi Careers offers an informative but short description including duties for a microbiologist.
Other
Environmental Science: Environmental Science Careers
Explore this list of close to fifty science careers with a connection and focus on environmental science. Also compare average salaries of each.
Government of Alberta
Alberta Learning Information Service: Microbiologist
A complete description of the career of a microbiologist such as duties, working conditions, skills, education, employment outlook, and wages.
PBS
Nova: The Lives of Extremophiles
An interview with a microbiologist who studies bacteria that decompose hydrogen sulfide gas and other noxious chemicals. The interview focuses on her research and her career.
Other
California Occupational Guides: Microbiologists
A formal description of the duties of a microbiologist. Also provides information regarding working conditions, wages, job outlook, and sources for additional information.
University of Missouri
Umsl: Microbes in Action: Cultivation of Bacteria From Yogurt [Pdf]
Observe the two species of bacteria that are found in yogurt by cultivating them on agar plates. In this lab, students will use microbiology techniques to explore these anaerobes. Lesson plan gives a lab procedure, teacher instructions,...