Primary: Introduction to Microbes

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Produced by the Health Protection Agency, this e-Bug resource is an introduction to microbes that is suitable for primary aged students. Extensive teacher guidance, stimulus materials and students' activity sheets help to cover topics including:

• The most common types of microbe (bacteria, viruses and fungi).
• Germs as harmful microbes.
• Where microbes are found.
• Some microbes are harmful but many types are helpful.
• Examples of different types of microbes.

URL: http://stem.org.uk/rx7en

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