Nutritional Influence on Illness and Disease

Beginning biologists survey several websites to learn about the types, structure, motility, feeding habits, and reproductive methods of bacteria. All websites are linked to the lesson plan, so you can have individuals access it and click...

While the bad bacteria get most of our attention and research into antibiotics, the good bacteria is also important to your health. Explain the different types of bacteria with an illustrative video. 

Say CHEESE! The video explains the little we know about the history of cheese, the different types of cheese, and the process of making cheese. It focuses on the importance of bacteria and mold, including how to cut the curds, and...

Everyone knows that termites are bad news for the wooden parts of a home. How do they do it, and how can we stop them? Go inside a termite (literally) to discover the scores of bacteria and protists that help make wood taste good. The...

A dozen years after a great plague wipes out the majority of Earth's civilization, a group of scientists joins together to fight infectious diseases. Scholars join the training mission and learn about viruses, bacteria, pathogens and...

For as small as they are, there sure is a lot of information for young scientists to learn about bacteria. Help simplify the subject with this instructional presentation that explores the structure, nutrition, and reproduction of...

There are ten times more bacteria cells than human cells in the average person, and while many of them are helpful, there are some that can be deadly. This video explores the on-going battle between people and these microscopic...

Water is a valuable resource many often take for granted. This exercise however gives you the opportunity to learn about and discover how greywater (water that has been used for washing or bathing) can be used for watering ornamental...

Middle schoolers explain the benefits and harm caused by bacteria in the body. In this biology lesson, students observe bacterial growth in the lab. They explain why anti-bacterial soap may not be beneficial for the human body.

Students explore how sewer systems can contribute to water pollution and perform an experiment to see how well a water purification technique can protect against water-born microbial illnesses. They compare the bacterial growth from...