| Reviewed: |
Apr 15, 2005 by Biology Editorial Board |
| Overview: |
The major portion of this site is devoted to links to various attractions in a
virtual zoo divided into environments such as Dirtland, Animal Pavillion, Space
Advewnture, Water World, and the Snack Bar. Visitors to each environment are
provided with information about microbial specimens and in many cases there are
links to micrographs of the microbes. Some of the pages feature animations,
others contain a feature called "Try This", which presents some additional
investigation that a student can carry out independently. There is an
information booth which provides help in navigating the site as well as linking
to a brief introduction to microbes an microbial ecology. It also includes micrograph pictures of some genera of bacteria in a CD-ROM format with study guides and additional material. |
| Learning Goals: |
The learning goals are focused on providing students with a resource to master
Microbial Ecology at a basic level. It is designed with a life application
approach. Students can see the knowledge in action as soon as they finish the
reading, they just need to go to their backyard. |
| Target Student Population: |
middle school, high school, introductory biology in college |
| Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills: |
Basic introduction to life science |
| Type of Material: |
Interactive lesson |
| Recommended Uses: |
Self exploration by students with or without an assignment by instructor |
| Technical Requirements: |
None |
