Research resources
A selection of resources for the educator who wants to write his or her own lessons, but isn't sure where to start.
Virus Specific Resources
Resource: Misconceptions about flu vaccines
Type: Web page
Copyright: Centre for Disease Control
URL or Source: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/misconceptions.htm
Resource: Comparison: Viruses and Bacteria
Type: Web page
Copyright: Web MD
URL or Source: http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/bacterial-and-viral-infections
Resource: Antibiotics and antibiotic resistance
Type: Web page
Copyright: Alliance Working for Antibiotic Resistance Education
URL or Source: http://www.aware.md/patientsandconsumers/FAQ.aspx
General Resources
TED.com
Excellent videos on a wide range of topics. Can function as excellent Hook or Case Study material.
http://www.ted.com/
Learn360 - requires logon
Videos and activities on a wide range of topics. Can function as excellent Hook or Case Study material.
http://www.learn360.com/index.aspx?site=canada
Biodidac: a bank of digital resources for teaching Biology
Free anatomical, zoological and botanical diagrams.
http://biodidac.bio.uottawa.ca/
Spongelab - requires logon
A treasure trove of excellent resources, from games, to lessons, to lab ideas and beyond.
http://www.spongelab.com/
World Health Organization
Indispensable resource for microbiology and health units alike.
http://www.who.int/en/
Virus Specific Resources
Resource: Misconceptions about flu vaccines
Type: Web page
Copyright: Centre for Disease Control
URL or Source: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/misconceptions.htm
Resource: Comparison: Viruses and Bacteria
Type: Web page
Copyright: Web MD
URL or Source: http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/bacterial-and-viral-infections
Resource: Antibiotics and antibiotic resistance
Type: Web page
Copyright: Alliance Working for Antibiotic Resistance Education
URL or Source: http://www.aware.md/patientsandconsumers/FAQ.aspx
General Resources
TED.com
Excellent videos on a wide range of topics. Can function as excellent Hook or Case Study material.
http://www.ted.com/
Learn360 - requires logon
Videos and activities on a wide range of topics. Can function as excellent Hook or Case Study material.
http://www.learn360.com/index.aspx?site=canada
Biodidac: a bank of digital resources for teaching Biology
Free anatomical, zoological and botanical diagrams.
http://biodidac.bio.uottawa.ca/
Spongelab - requires logon
A treasure trove of excellent resources, from games, to lessons, to lab ideas and beyond.
http://www.spongelab.com/
World Health Organization
Indispensable resource for microbiology and health units alike.
http://www.who.int/en/