Welcome to the exciting world of microbiology.  Through this site, you will discover forms of life that you never even knew existed!  We begin our investigation by learning about the most basic building block of life: the cell.  We then go on to investigate the great variety of one-celled organisms... and beyond.

Read this first!  A quick definition of the cell!
Cell Basics  Everything you need to know about the parts of a cell.  Click herefor a copy of our first web challenge.

Where else can I learn about cells and microbiology?

http://www.cellsalive.com  Cells Alive! A new picture every time you visit the site.  Cells Alive will bring the world of microbiology to you.

http://library.advanced.org/3564/
A gallery of different types of cells awaits your curious eyes.

http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/dlc-me/zoo/
Microbial Zoo: a fun, colorful site that introduces you to a variety of microorganisms' unique features and where they live.

http://www.mayohealth.org/mayo/9708/htm/antibact.htm
Do you have what it takes to fight germs? What does it take? Read this interesting article about how to stay healthy and germ free!

http://www.tela.co.uk/cellcity/whatcell.htm
How is a cell like a city? This great web site has the ultimate analogy- and it's fun and easy to read!

http://personal.tmlp.com/Jimr57/tour/cell/cell.htm
The Virtual Cell: this 3D model of the cell is really cool. Click on organelles that you have learned about and read a description of them.  You can even cut a nucleus in half!