Welcome to the 
Microbes
page to support the assessment task provided to you by ​your teacher

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Where do I start?

You will need to use a variety of resources to complete this assessment task. This includes both print resources (printed books, journals, articles) and digital resources (web searches, databases, online encyclopaedias). Print resources have already had their credentials checked when they go through the editing process so the information is all ready to be used. This makes them a useful tool in the search for information as you can use these resources without wondering if the information is actually correct!

CHSLibrary staff have curated (brought together) some print resources for you which are held at the Library Desk for you to use (see photo above!). Your teacher may borrow these on behalf of the class or send you over to use them. Click here to search for books. Please ask if you are unsure where these books are located - Library Staff are here to help.

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List of potential topics:

• Cholera (Vibrio cholerae)​
• Chicken pox (varicella zoster virus)

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Some good places to search:

This site is Encyclopedia Britannica via EPIC. Click on it and go to the site to search. 

Use keywords: Cholera OR Vibrio cholerae), Influenza or Salmonella OR Tinea

Good overview - search for your micro-organism in the search bar​

Good overview - search for your micro-organism in the search bar​

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Use these search tools to find some amazing sites for your assessment task. Carrot2 is better for grouping your information but Google images is better for finding a diagram. REMEMBER to CRAP test your diagrams too ...

Use keywords: Cholera OR Vibrio cholerae), Influenza OR Tinea

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have good information that can help you too.

Use keywords: Cholera OR Vibrio cholerae), Influenza OR Tinea

The World Health Organisation has information on all of these topics - just use a keyword search for: cholera, salmonella, influenza, or ebola. There is country information and factsheets available here.

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This widget is for the Science in Context database via EPIC. You can type your search straight into the box above OR click on it and go to the website to search. 

Use keywords: Cholera OR Vibrio cholerae), Influenza or Salmonella OR Tinea

This widget is for the Health & Wellness database via EPIC. You can type your search straight into the box above OR click on it and go to the website to search. 

Use keywords: Cholera OR Vibrio cholerae), Influenza or Salmonella OR Tinea

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Cholera Part 1

A great video that gives you an idea of the micro-organisms involved in cholera, the symptoms, transmission and the impact on the human body. Part 1.

Cholera Part 2

A great video that gives you an idea of the micro-organisms involved in cholera, the symptoms, transmission and the impact on the human body. Part 2.

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