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Microbiology Sites to See |
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Microbiology is an integrated, interdisciplinary
field. Microbiologist are trained to make observations, analyze data, and
form connections. Our study of microbiology places an emphasis on
accuracy in research, lab procedures, and collaboration.
Enjoy the
bookmarked sites!
Robert
Hooke
Look at what
Robert Hooke saw when he first named the tiny building blocks
"cells." His lab sketches are included at this site.
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/history/hooke.html
Center for
Disease Control
Just type in
your disease and get up to date information from the leading source in the
nation.
http://www.cdc.gov/health/diseases.htm
Infection,
Detection, Protection
Follow the germ
team as they show how germs spread from person to person. Learn the
"Cleaning" songs too.
http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/infection/index.html
Cells
Alive!
Awesome clips of
live cells. You can spend hours traveling through the gallery.
http://www.cellsalive.com/
I Can Do
It Science
Loads of science
experiements to get you thinking. Explore and Enjoy!
http://www.eurekascience.com/ICanDoThat/index.htm
Mystery
Photos
Test your
observation skills. Real photos of ordinary things - can you recognize
the attributes to identify the photo. Weekly contests available.
http://www.brain-teasers.com/
Microbe
Zoo
Visit the
microbe zoo and see many criiters in their own environment. Be sure to
visit the different parts of the zoo.
http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/dlc-me/index.html
Penicillin:
The First Miracle Drug
The true story
of Fleming and his "accident." Luckily his wife pestered him to
go on vacation and leave his study. When he returned, discover what was
growing in his petri dish.
http://herbarium.usu.edu/fungi/FunFacts/penicillin.htm
Doctors
Over Time
What would you
do if you were a doctor in the early 1900's before many medical discoveries
were made? You read the symptoms and try to diagnose the disease and
treat it. Lots of fun, but no pay!
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/tryit/doctor/
Stalking
the Mysterious Microbe
Great ideas that
allow you to further explore the small world of microbes. Be sure to look
for the hand washing song.
http://www.microbe.org/
Virtual
Pond Dip
What might you
find in a real scoop of water from the pond in your backyard? Great
information about the small organisms that enjoy life in a pond.
http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/ponddip/
Health
Answers
Still trying to
find the symptoms for influenza? Try this site when you need help with
your microbiology research.
http://www.healthanswers.com/
Mushrooms
Around the World
Amazing photos
from the fungi kingdom.
http://www.fungiphoto.com/DfltA.html
Epidemic
Visit the
http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/epidemic/index.html
Microbiology - What's It All About
Take a closer
look at the study of microbes and the tools microbiologists use daily.
http://www.microbeworld.org/htm/aboutmicro/abt_start.htm
Protista Tutorials
Enjoy some clips of live protest in their own environment.
http://biog-101-104.bio.cornell.edu/BioG101_104/tutorials/protista.html
