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A&E Television

History.com: Social Distancing and Quarantine Were Used in Medieval Times to Fight the Black Death

For Students 9th - 10th
Way back in the 14th century, public health officials didn't understand viruses, but they understood the importance of keeping a distance and disinfecting. Almost 700 years ago, the overwhelmed physicians and health officials fighting...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Microbiologist

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Do Germs Spread? Why Do They Make Us Sick?

For Students 2nd - 7th
Germs are found on almost every surface we come in contact with, which makes it incredibly common for our bodies to be exposed to them. But why are some of these germs relatively harmless, while others can be fatal? The creators of this...
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The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Abpi: Infectious Diseases: Pathogens

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive, self-guided lesson on pathogens and microorganisms. This lesson has many descriptive animations as well as diagrams to help with understanding. There is a self-checking quiz at the end of the lesson.
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Tree of Life Project

The Tree of Life Web Project

For Students 9th - 10th
The Tree of Life is a multi-authored, Internet distributed project containing information about phylogeny and biodiversity. The Tree of Life can be used to locate information about a particular group of organisms through their taxonomy.
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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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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Curriculum Center: Science

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
The Discovery Channel provides numerous topics that are the most popular science topics taught in upper elementary and middle school. Content is organized by topics (Bacteria, Oceans, Solar System, etc.); all topics include quick facts,...
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Cells Alive

Cells Alive!

For Students 9th - 10th
Animation studio that specializes in medical illustration lets you explore the structure and function of plant cells and animal cells, using videos and interactive graphics with clickable parts that lead to more detail.
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Unit Plan
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Abpi: Infectious Diseases

For Students 9th - 10th
A self-paced lesson on infectious diseases including bacterial, fungal, viral, and parasitic infections. Each disease featured discusses symptoms and treatment.
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Handout
Estrella Mountain Community College

Online Biology Book: Control of Gene Expression

For Students 9th - 10th
Online biology textbook illustrates the control of gene expression. Includes information on the role DNA plays in this study of science.
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Biology 4 kids

Biology4 Kids: And Bad Microbes

For Students 4th - 8th
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.
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Interactive
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you the factors that cause a disease to spread? In this simulation, figure out how to counter the spread of diseases!
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Handout
Careers New Zealand

Kiwi Careers: Microbiologist

For Students 9th - 10th
Kiwi Careers offers an informative but short description including duties for a microbiologist.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Immune System

For Students 3rd - 8th
If you've ever wondered how your immune system works, this movie and activity guide is for you! [7:26]
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Microscopic World Quiz

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over microorganisms, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.
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Other

Armand Frappier Museum: Micro Discoveries Online: The Microscopic World

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Pandemics Spread

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion about the globalization of disease, and the implications of a pandemic. Mark Honigsbaum describes the history of pandemics and how scientists can help prevent future outbreaks. [8:00]
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Cells Alive

Cells Alive!: Microbes Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this ten question multiple choice quiz on microbes.
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Handout
American Academy of Family Physicians

Family doctor.org: Antibiotics

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides answers to several commonly asked questions about antibiotics. Several of the subjects that are covered include: what are antibiotics, how do they work, what is bacterial resistance, and how do I know when I need...
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Article
Fundación Cientec

Cientec: Seres Que Nos Habitan

For Students 9th - 10th
This article is the relationship of our bodies with microbes and how we have evolved throughout history.
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: How Are Antibodies Used for Blood Typing?

For Students 3rd - 7th
The human immune system has various ways of responding to an infection caused by bacteria or viruses. Our bodies produce proteins (antibodies) that are highly specific for the infectious agent as a part of our "humoral" immune response....
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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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Interactive
Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: The Immune System: Defending Our Bodies

For Students 9th - 10th
Great game through which students learn about the immune system. Students read about cells that specialize in "finding and 'eating' bacteria, viruses, and dead or injured cells" and about the Nobel Prize in Physiology.
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: National Water Quality Assessment Program

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this website to find out about water quality issues anywhere in the U.S.A. where water studies have been conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey.

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