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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

DNA the Easy Way (and "Gram Stain" Without the Mess)

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students visualize DNA from cells and explain the basis and importance of the Gram-stain reaction and to perform the KOH test equivalent.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Anthrax Attacks

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students develop an understanding about the disease Anthrax, how it is transmitted, and its effects on the body. By the end of the lesson plan, students have gained the knowledge that bacterial diseases may invade and damage different...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

An Ancient Disease: Who Am I?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders research the positive and negative aspects of microorganisms noting the challenges faced by early scientists. They investigate the history of a disease of their choosing and write a summary of their findings.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Weapons of Mass Desctruction in Iraq

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze the chemical and biological weapons of mass destruction that Iraq is accused of having. Students investigate the history and resolutions that have been made regarding bioterrorism.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Immune System Function

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students study the different facets of the Human immune system, including the functions of all the different organs in the immune system.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Disease Prevention

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the various causes of the common cold. Using the internet, they identify the proper way to take care and treat a cold. They also describe the procedure to complete a throat culture. To end the lesson, they...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Micro-organisms and Ecology

For Students 9th - 10th
In this ecology worksheet, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms pertaining to micro-organisms and the study of ecology. There are 30 biology terms located in the word search.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Infection Control Word Search

For Students 4th - 9th
In this word search worksheet, students search for terms related to infection control and community health. Words include infectious agents and other health terms.
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Unit Plan
Curated OER

The Hopes of Our Ancestors: The Impact of Immigration on America

For Teachers 6th
Students research the immigration of America. In this American immigration lesson, students complete a unit of activities to learn about American immigration.
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Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: List of Bacteria

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the structure of bacteria, where bacteria can be found, and how they are classified using gram staining. Includes lists of bacteria organized by gram staining response and whether they have a capsule shape. Also includes a list...
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Article
American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Bacteria: More Than Pathogens

For Students 9th - 10th
An explanation of the differences between bacteria and viruses. Further details are given showing that not all bacteria are bad.
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eBook
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Bacteriophages

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about bacteria-infecting viruses, including the lytic and lysogenic cycles.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Viruses

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] We have all heard of viruses. The flu, the common cold, and many other diseases are caused by viruses. But what is a virus? Do you think viruses are living? Which...
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Handout
Florida State University

Florida State University: Virus Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
View a colorful 3-D diagrams of viruses and learn about how their structure helps them infect plants, animals, and bacteria.
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Unit Plan
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Dna From the Beginning: Bacteria and Viruses Have Dna Too.

For Students 9th - 10th
Bacterial conjugation and experiments with viruses indicated that they must also contain DNA. This multimedia article includes animations, pictures, video, biographical information, and quiz questions that are accessed by clicking on...
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eBook
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Bacteria vs. Virus

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses what bacteria and viruses are and the differences between them.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Biology: Bacteria and Viruses: Chapter Test Practice

For Students 9th - 10th
Ten multiple-choice test practice questions covering bacteria and viruses. Students have the opportunity to check their answers after submitting their results.
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Handout
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Abpi: Medicines to Treat Disease

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A series of slide show presentations about the treatment of infectious disease. Each focuses on one aspect of fighting bacteria. Also included are interactive animations illustrating body functions and how medicines work.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Invasion of the Body Snatchers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this WebQuest, sudents will be working in cooperative learning groups to research bacteria, viruses, and the immune system via the Internet. Students will be taking notes and answering questions to show the teacher for approval....
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Handout
BiologyWise

Biology Wise: Lytic Cycle

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what the lytic cycle of a virus is and the steps involved in the process.
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Interactive
South Carolina Educational Television

Etv: Kids Work!: Hospital: Medical Lab Technician

For Students 3rd - 8th
Follow this interactive to identify the differences between bacteria and viruses. Look through the lens of a microscope to observe how each functions and impacts humans.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Meet the Microbes

For Teachers 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about different types of microbes including: viruses, bacteria, fungi, and protozoa. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Unit Plan
Arizona State University

Arizona State University School of Life Sciences: Viral Attack

For Students 9th - 10th
There are battles that are fought each day on the planet. The invading forces are those of viruses and bacteria. Left alone they would take over and destroy every cell! It is up to some key defense systems to battle and destroy these...
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Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Biosensors for Food Safety

For Teachers 6th - 9th
How can you tell if harmful bacteria are in your food or water that might make you sick? What you eat or drink can be contaminated with bacteria, viruses, parasites and toxins pathogens that can be harmful or even fatal. Students learn...

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