Links
General Science
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Association for Science Education
Resources and services provided by the ASE for science teachers and technicians; safety information.
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CLEAPSS
Training courses, publications and advice for science teachers and technicians (including microbiology) available to subscribing LEAs and schools only. Focus on safety and equipment.
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SSERC (Scottish Schools Equipment Research Centre)
Covers science, technology and safety in Scottish schools. Activities include training in and resources to support practical microbiology, often jointly wirh SAPS Scotland
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TES
TES Teaching Resources is where teachers share and download free lesson plans, classroom resources, revision guides and curriculum worksheets. SGM resources are available to download via TES.
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STEM e-library
The National STEM Centre houses the largest open collection of resources for teachers of science, design and technology, engineering and mathematics in the UK. SGM resources are available to download via the STEM e-library.
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Schoolscience.co.uk
Schoolscience.co.uk is a central point of reference for all primary and secondary school science teachers and technicians, it offers a unique opportunity for practitioners to enhance their knowledge and experience of science and science education and for specialist organisations to raise their profile. SGM resources are available to download via schoolscience.co.uk.
General Biology
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Biochemical Society
A collection of biochemistry resources for teachers and students. Includes comprehensive reviews and cross-referencing. The site can be searched by topic, curriculum or age-range.
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Biology4all.com
Biology resources for educators, pupils and the general public. Includes discussion lists for teachers and technicians, careers, biology degree course and jobs information, a database of speakers and a resources library.
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Biozone
Resources and information to support all UK examining bodies AS and A2 Biology specifications. Arranged by topic with excellent links to other websites. Sections on microbiology and biotechnology. Extensive annotated list of links for microbiology, health and disease (including infectious disease and immunology) and biotechnology. Frequently updated.
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National Centre for Biotechnology Education
Information on services, courses, kits and materials supplied by the NCBE, practical investigations (many of which are microbiological), special feature on genetically modified food and crops, safety information and an excellent links page to a wide range of biotechnology websites.
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Practical Biology
Practical Biology provides teachers of biology at all levels with experiments that demonstrate a wide range of biological concepts and processes. Each practical may be used alone or as a starting-point for open-ended investigations or enhancement activities, such as clubs or open-day events. Experiments are placed within real-life contexts, with links to carefully selected further reading, enabling teachers to show relevance and illustrate the key principles of How Science Works.
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Science & Plants for Schools
SAPS promotes the teaching of plant science and molecular biology. The website includes details of workshops, publications, practical kits plus information and an extensive links page. SAPS covers some microbiology, especially in Scotland where SAPS run practical training courses for teachers and technicians in collaboration with SSERC.
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Survival Rivals
Links to projects inspired by Darwin. The X-bacteria is a kit, aimed at 16-19 year olds, that allows them to carry out a practical investigation into the transfer of antibiotic resistance between bacteria.
Microbiology
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e-Bug
e-Bug is a European wide, DG SANCO funded, antibiotic and hygiene teaching resource for junior and senior school children. This resource reinforces an awareness of the benefits of antibiotics, as well as teaching about prudent use and how inappropriate use can have an adverse effect on an individual's good bugs and antibiotics resistance in the community. The areas of hand and respiratory hygiene and spread of infections in the community are also covered, including teaching how to wash hands most effectively.
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Fungi 4schools
Education pages from the British Mycological Society, featuring downloadable resources.
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Microbe World
Extensive US site includes microbe portrait gallery, amazing facts and tales, types of microbes and a section on What do microbes do?
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Microbes.info
A microbiology information portal that brings together links to a large collection of microbiology resources including articles, news and frequently asked questions.
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Microbe Zoo
Microbe Zoo is an educational resource about ecology and microbiology.
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MiSAC
Microbiology in Schools Advisory Committee (MiSAC) promotes the teaching of safe practical microbiology in schools. It develops and publishes ideas for the educational use of micro‐organisms, including practical activities and the safe use of micro‐organisms. It interacts with science suppliers, publishers and industry.
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BSAC Virtual Science Fair
Brought to you by The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, the Virtual Science Fair uses embedded video content and games to introduce students of all ages to microbiology. At the science fair are stands entitled 'Microbe Mania', 'Horrible Hands', 'Giant Sneezes', 'How Clean is Your Kitchen' and 'Antibiotic Awareness.