What's Hiding In That Water!

Imagine a hike in the mountains. You find a stream with a small waterfall like the one in the photograph above. You are hot and thirsty. The cold water looks very good. but remember: don't drink that water! "Why not?" you may ask. After you read these Sci-ber Text pages, you may understand! Something may be hiding in that water!

Enjoy your Sci-ber text exploration of the microbes! If you find a word that you do not understand, please visit the "Science Language Students Should Know And Use" Web page.

Have fun!

Don't Drink That Water!	There are BACTERIA in my Yogurt?
Microorganism Reporter	Really...I'm Nice!
But Can You Prove It?	How Did I get Strep Throat Again?
This Assignment STINKS!	The Poisonous Picnic

Science Language Students Should Know And Use

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Updated Aug 13, 2006 by: Glen Westbroek

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