NASA
Nasa Earth Observatory: What Are Phytoplankton? Fact Sheet
Learn about the characteristics of and different species of phytoplankton. Topics highlighted in this article include photosynthesis, global change, and the marine food chain.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Jamaica: What Are Fungi?
Join Akiel and his father in Jamaica to learn all about the kingdom of Fungi.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Underwater City: What Are Bacteria?
Jack discovers that bacteria are rotting the ship away at the bottom of the ocean. What are these tiny creatures? Join Jack and find out.
Sumanas
Sumanas Inc: Microbial Life: The Winogradsky Column
Nice animation of how to create a Winogradsky column using bacteria from pond mud. Learn how "mud can be mixed with several ingredients to provide food and other substrates for the bacteria to use" to survive.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Biology: Bacteria and Viruses: Chapter Test Practice
Ten multiple-choice test practice questions covering bacteria and viruses. Students have the opportunity to check their answers after submitting their results.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Quiz: Fungi
Take this ten-question review quiz over the microorganism, fungi. Read more about each question after an incorrect answer is given.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: And Bad Microbes
There are many types of microorganisms which cause many diseases. Humans, animals, and plants may be affected by these bad microorganisms. Some of these illnesses are severe, but some can be treated and cured with the right medicines.
Cells Alive
Cells Alive!: Bacteria Cam: Growth of Streptococcus Pneumoniae
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.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Lesson Plan: Microbes on My Mind
A four-day sixth-grade science lesson on the topic of microbes. Students learn information about microbes and their functions through personal observation and several non-fiction texts, some of which are provided.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Microbes: Fungi and Algae
An introduction to the essential characteristics of the microbes fungi and algae.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Microbes: Protozoans
This lesson describes single-celled protozoans, highlighting their modes of movement. [46 secs]
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Microscopic World Quiz
Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over microorganisms, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Protists Quiz
Take an interactive quiz over protists. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Kingdom Fungi Quiz
Take this interactive quiz over fungi, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Virus Quiz
Take an interactive quiz over viruses. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Protists Quiz Ii
Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over protists, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Fungi Quiz
Take an interactive quiz over fungi. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
Other
Armand Frappier Museum: Micro Discoveries Online: The Microscopic World
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...
University of Ottawa (Canada)
Biodidac: Images: Eubacteria
An image collection of specimens from the Kingdom Eubacteria. Includes some photographs as well as diagrams of various species of bacteria.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Bam! Body and Mind: Lurking in the Locker Room
Explore a boys' or a girls' locker room to see where bacteria and fungi are commonly found, and learn how to protect oneself.
Instituto Latinoamericano de la Comunicacion Educativa
La Ciencia Para Todos: Ingenieria
In this site you will find several topics such as steel and earthquakes, steel production, microorganism and minerals and microgravity.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Are Viruses Even Alive?
Take a look at what viruses are, types of viruses, and things that are even smaller than viruses.