There is a world we can’t see.  This world is all around us.  There are thousands of different organisms.  We can’t live without them.  They make us healthy.  They help us digest our food.  They make us sick.  This is the world of the microorganism.  Let’s explore their world.

The Good

What lives in a pond?  You might say fish, frogs, and plants, and you'd be right.  But, there’s a lot more to a pond than meets the eye!  Using your worksheet, explore a pond.  Click below to get to your pond:

After you have completed the Explore-a-Pond worksheet, go to "Pond Life Identification Kit." Select a microorganism.  Then, complete your Passport to Pond World.

What role do microorganisms play in our environment?  They play a very important role.  Let’s investigate what they do.  Get your “My Job” worksheet.

First, visit the Microbe Zoo to learn about bacteria.

Next, learn about fungi. Go to the Fun Facts About Fungi website.  Did you know that fungi help cure disease?  Read about penicillin. 

Your probably getting hungry about now. Make a menu that is made only from foods made using microorganisms. Use a food advertisement to select your food. Go to the Harmons, Your Neighborhood Foodstore website. You will see instructions on your worksheet telling you how to get the advertisement. Where do you get a list of food? Easy. Look on the back of your Microoganisms Dinner Menu worksheet.

The Bad

What diseases are caused by microorganisms?  Read the “Organisms that Bug You” sheet.

What about fungi?  What diseases to they cause?  Click here and find out!

The Ugly

(Just thought I'd throw that in!)

Finished

You have reached the end of the WebQuest.  Repeat after me:

I am so good I can hardly stand it!
I am a microorganisms monster!