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Molecular Expressions
What does chalk look like under the microscope? How about DNA? This site has thousands of color photographs taken through an optical microscope from burgers and fries and ice cream to integrated circuits and ceramic superconductors. After visiting the photo gallery, check out the interactive Java-powered virtual microscopes that let you explore specimen focus, illumination intensity, magnification, and translation.
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Medical Mysteries
Enter a futuristic world and help solve medical mysteries in infectious diseases at this site for students from Rice University.
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EXCITE
EXCITE (Excellence in Curriculum Integration through Teaching Epidemiology) is a collection of teaching materials developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to introduce students to public health and epidemiology, the science used by "Disease Detectives" everywhere. Students will learn about the scientific method of inquiry, basic biostatistics, and outbreak investigation. EXCITE adapts readily to team teaching across a variety of subjects, including mathematics, social studies, history, and physical education.
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MicrobeWorld
Learn more about microbiology and what microbiologists do at this site from the American Society for Microbiology. Get the latest news, videos, and images.
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Infection Detection Protection
Learn all about microbes and the role they play in infectious disease at this site for kids from the American Museum of Natural History. You can find out about bacteria in the cafeteria, learn how the flu is spread, meet some scientists who study microbes, and play games!
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary School Teacher Section: No Searchable: No

Microbe Zoo
Explore the hidden world of microbes at this site from the Digital Learning Center for Microbial Ecology at Michigan State University. You can even find out what microbes are living on you!
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary School Teacher Section: No Searchable: Yes

Microbiology and Immunology Online
Check out this extensive online "textbook" from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. You'll find video lectures, powerpoint presentations and loads of information!
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Microbes.info
If you are looking for microbiology resources, check out this indexed directory of Websites!
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Medical Mysteries
Enter a futuristic world and help solve medical mysteries in infectious diseases at this site for students from Rice University.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Middle/High School Teacher Section: No Searchable: No