Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Virulence Factors of Listeria Monocytogenes
This quiz provides questions related to the growth and genetics of bacteria. This study resource from Khan Academy provides practice questions for the MCAT.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 11.60 Innate Immune System
Discover the function of the innate immune system.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 5.5 Bacteria and Humans
Explore some different harmful and helpful bacteria.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 5.4 Bacteria Reproduction
Explore the different types of bacteria reproduction.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 5.3 Bacteria Nutrition
Learn about different types of bacteria and the ways they get nutrition.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 5.2 Bacteria Characteristics
Understand the structure, characteristics, and diversity of bacteria.
MadSci Network
Mad Sci Network: Three Decomposers
The MadSci Network answers the posted question by describing three large groups of decomposers: bacteria, fungi and actinomycetes.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Digital Learning Center for Microbial Ecology: The Curious Microbe
This interesting site focuses on unusual microbes that inhabit an extreme environmental niche on our planet. Individual articles are written in a tone suitable for general audience.
American Academy of Family Physicians
Family doctor.org: Antibiotics
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...
National Institutes of Health
Niehs: Kids' Pages: River and Stream Pollution
What makes our rivers and streams dirty? This brief overview discusses the causes of pollution in rivers and streams and how to solve it.
University of California
Ucmp: Spirochetes
A short look at the spirochetes and the diseases they cause.
University of California
Ucmp: The Biosphere: Life on Earth
Learn about different forms of life that coexist with us on Earth. This Berkeley article provides links to brief write-ups on the three domains of living organisms: Eukaryota, Bacteria, and Archaea.
Stanford University
Stanford University: Bacterial Disease Research
Read about cutting-edge research on bacterial pathogens from the Stanford University. Then view movies showing how these pathogens invade their hosts. The introduction for the non-biologist is very helpful.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: The Tree of Life: True Bacteria
Visit the tree of life and discover characteristics, habitats, and examples of the world's true bacteria.
Cells Alive
Cells Alive!: Microbes Quiz
Check out this ten question multiple choice quiz on microbes.
Other
Indiana Biolab: Using Scien. Notation to Study Bacteria
Whoa! scientific notation in the real world. A lab's own paper on scinotation. Somewhat messy, but sort of fascinating.
Other
Tea: Some Like It Hot, Some Like It Cold Microbial Life
A science lab to determine the optimal temperature for common bacteria to grow. Students will graph their data to analyze and focus on bacteria that live in extreme conditions. To complete this experiment students will perform a gram stain.
Other
Amoxicillin: Pharmacology
Information on the specific mechanisms that amoxicillin uses in fighting bacteria.
Fundación Cientec
Cientec: Seres Que Nos Habitan
This article is the relationship of our bodies with microbes and how we have evolved throughout history.
University of Arizona
University of Arizona: Staphylococcus Aureus
This site is provided for by the University of Arizona. Food safety, preparation, and storage tips - related to staphylococcus. A description of what it is and how you can prevent it during food preparation.
Middle School Science
Middle School Science: Where Can We Find Bacteria?
In this experimental site, you will find out where bacteria hang out and determine what kind of environmental conditions influence bacterial growth. Directions are clear and complete.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Microbes: Bacteria: Lesson 3
This lesson explains the existence and importance bacteria. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Microbes: Bacteria."