{"id":615,"date":"2025-08-26T12:57:38","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T17:57:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/ubeatsgo\/?page_id=615"},"modified":"2026-02-25T13:35:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T19:35:16","slug":"teacher-guides-pathology-and-microbiology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/ubeatsgo\/teacher-resources-and-faq\/teacher-guides-pathology-and-microbiology\/","title":{"rendered":"Teacher Guides Pathology and Microbiology"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"panel body-content\"><div class=\"panel__container\">\n<p>The <strong>Pathology and Microbiology<\/strong> modules give students an engaging introduction to how diseases develop, how pathogens function, and how the body responds to them\u2014providing clear, science\u2011based explanations suited for grades 6\u201312. These ready\u2011made lessons help teachers supplement their curriculum with expert\u2011vetted content that strengthens students\u2019 understanding of microbes, illness, and real\u2011world health science applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"87\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/ubeatsgo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/uBEATS-header-buildingblocks-1024x87.png\" alt=\"Banner displaying the 'Building Blocks of Life' text in red, with a red heart symbol featuring an electrocardiogram line\" class=\"wp-image-725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/ubeatsgo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/uBEATS-header-buildingblocks-1024x87.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/ubeatsgo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/uBEATS-header-buildingblocks-300x26.png 300w, https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/ubeatsgo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/uBEATS-header-buildingblocks-768x65.png 768w, 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rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Organization of Matter and Energy Flow in Organisms Guide<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/ubeatsgo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Teacher-Guide-Specialized-Cells_Senses-_Receptors-Responses.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Specialized Cells: Sensory Pathways Guide, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Specialized Cells: Sensory Pathways Guide<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/ubeatsgo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Teacher-Guide-Molecules-of-Life.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Molecules of Life Guide, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Molecules of Life Guide<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/ubeatsgo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Teacher-Guide-Cell-Division-and-Differentiation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Cell Division and Differentiation Guide, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cell Division and Differentiation Guide<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"87\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/ubeatsgo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/uBEATS-header-pathology-1024x87.png\" alt=\"Banner displaying the 'Pathology' text in red, with a red heart symbol featuring an electrocardiogram line\" class=\"wp-image-724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/ubeatsgo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/uBEATS-header-pathology-1024x87.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/ubeatsgo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/uBEATS-header-pathology-300x26.png 300w, https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/ubeatsgo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/uBEATS-header-pathology-768x65.png 768w, https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/ubeatsgo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/uBEATS-header-pathology-1536x131.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/ubeatsgo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/uBEATS-header-pathology.png 1550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/ubeatsgo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Teacher-Guide-Human-Immune-System.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Human Immune System Guide, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Human Immune System Guide<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/ubeatsgo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Teacher-Guide-Bodys-Defense.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Your Body\u2019s Defense: The Immune System Guide, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Your Body\u2019s Defense: The Immune System Guide<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/ubeatsgo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Teacher-Guide-History-of-Medicine.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"History of Medicine\/Pathology Guide, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">History of Medicine\/Pathology Guide<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/ubeatsgo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Teacher-Guide-Histology.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Histology of Epithelial and Connective Tissue Guide, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Histology of Epithelial and Connective Tissue Guide<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/ubeatsgo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Teacher-Guide-Blood-Components.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Blood Components and Cells Guide, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blood Components and Cells Guide<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/ubeatsgo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Teacher-Guide-Cellular-Adaptation-Death.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Cell Adaptation and Death Guide, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cell Adaptation and Death Guide<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a 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class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/ubeatsgo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Teacher-Guide-Viruses-Are-They-Living.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Viruses: Are They Living? Guide, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Viruses: Are They Living? Guide<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/ubeatsgo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Teacher-Guide-Intro-to-Microbiology.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Microbiology Introduction Guide, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microbiology Introduction Guide<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/ubeatsgo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Teacher-Guide-Bacteria.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Bacteria Guide, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bacteria Guide<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/ubeatsgo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Teacher-Guide-Bacterial-Cultures.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Bacterial Culture Guide, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bacterial Culture Guide<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/ubeatsgo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Teacher-Guide-Bacteria-in-the-Human-Body.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Bacteria in the Human Body Guide, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bacteria in the Human Body Guide<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/ubeatsgo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Teacher-Guide-Anti-Bacteria.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Anti-Bacteria Guide, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anti-Bacteria Guide<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/ubeatsgo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Teacher-Guide-Parasitology.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Parasitology: The Study of Parasites and Parasitic Diseases Guide, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parasitology: The Study of Parasites and Parasitic Diseases Guide<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/ubeatsgo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Teacher-Guide-Mycology.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Mycology: The Study of Fungi Guide, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mycology: The Study of Fungi Guide<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/ubeatsgo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Teacher-Guide-Virology.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Virology: The Study of Viruses Guide, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Virology: The Study of Viruses Guide<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/ubeatsgo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Teacher-Guide-Careers-in-PathMicro.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Careers in Pathology and Microbiology Guide, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Careers in Pathology and Microbiology Guide<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"87\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/ubeatsgo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/uBEATS-header-laboratoryskills-1024x87.png\" alt=\"Banner displaying the 'Laboratory Skills' text in red, with a red heart symbol featuring an electrocardiogram line\" class=\"wp-image-722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/ubeatsgo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/uBEATS-header-laboratoryskills-1024x87.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/ubeatsgo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/uBEATS-header-laboratoryskills-300x26.png 300w, https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/ubeatsgo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/uBEATS-header-laboratoryskills-768x65.png 768w, https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/ubeatsgo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/uBEATS-header-laboratoryskills-1536x131.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/ubeatsgo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/uBEATS-header-laboratoryskills.png 1550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/ubeatsgo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TeacherGuide_Aseptic-Technique_080823-1.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"1318\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Aseptic Technique Guide, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aseptic Technique Guide<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/ubeatsgo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/TG_MeasureLiquids_030325.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Measuring and Transferring Liquids Guide, opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Measuring and Transferring Liquids Guide<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"\/secure-location.php\" style=\"display: none;\" title=\"ugWVAplkyGDEijbvPD bMG uNpx\"><\/a><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Pathology and Microbiology modules give students an engaging introduction to how diseases develop, how pathogens function, and how the body responds to them\u2014providing clear, science\u2011based explanations suited for grades 6\u201312. 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