# Simple Organisms In Action ★ Elementary Microbiology Series

Simple Organisms In Action ★ Elementary Microbiology Series From: https://archive.org/details/SimpleOrganismsInAction The series is aimed at younger learners - but is good for older learners also. Bacteria : While most people just think of them as germs, bacteria hold the key to life on Earth. After all, bacteria were our planet's first life forms, and they have found ways to survive and thrive in every corner of the planet. In Bacteria, students will learn the ancient origins of these members of the Kingdom Monera and examine their unique characteristics. Discover not only the nasty effects of bacteria like staphylococcus, but also the helpful acts of those bacteria know as decomposers. A hands-on experiment demonstrates how yogurt bacteria hinder the growth of other microorganisms. Fungi : From mushrooms to molds, fungi have always proven to be tricky subjects for the scientists who have studied them. Despite sharing certain characteristics with both animals and plants, these strange and wondrous organisms are in a class by themselves - the Kingdom Fungi. In Fungi, students examine the characteristics these simple organisms, from their unusual methods of consuming food to their use of spores in reproduction. They'll be introduced to the mighty mold that produces penicillin and some deadly mushrooms that are far from your grocery-store variety. In addition, a hands-on investigation reveals the secret of how yeast makes bread dough rise. Protists : One of four programs in a…

- Kind: Talk
- Year: 2000
- By: Stone House Productions
- Genres: Education, Science
- Archive: [Internet Archive](https://archive.org/details/simple-organisms-in-action)
- Licence or status: none stated by the archive
- Who can watch: Tweens profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

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