The Big Picture Book of Viruses is intended to serve as both a catalog of virus pictures on the Internet and as an educational resource to those seeking more information about viruses.
Influenza 1918, a film in the PBS series American Experience includes articles, a timeline, and a Teacher's Guide.
Can your class name the parts of the microscope? Here is an online quiz to find out.
Before taking the quiz, take this virtual tour of a microscope from BrainPop.
Investigate this CDC Kids Page on Rabies.
Visit Biology4Kids to learn all about microbes in more detail.
BAM! (Body and Mind) Teacher's Corner — This CDC site is designed to give kids 9-13 years old the information they need to make healthy lifestyle choices.
Microorganism lesson plans to go with the Bitesize website for your students.
Germs and the Body — a lesson designed to illustrate where germs exist, how they can get into and affect the body, and how the body defends itself against them.
E-Bug has a Microbe Mania Lesson Pack for younger students.
Check out these K-12 lesson plans from the American Society for Microbiology.
What's Bugging You? Is a lesson plan focused on the relationship between micro-organisms and foodborne illness.
Keep up with current issues in microbiology at the Small Things Considered blog.
How long can a germ hang around?
Viruses: The Smallest Microbe on Earth includes facts, infographics, and animations.
Grow your own bacteria lesson plan. Instructions at ScienceKids.com.
