1. Microbes By: Megan Daugherty

2. What is a Microbe? A microscopic Organism – We can only see it with a microscope Can Include: – Bacteria – Fungi – Virus http://www.biology-online.org/dictionary/Microbe

3. Microbes in the Human Body Microbes are Found Almost Everywhere!

4. Benefits of Microbes Helps the Immune System Bacteria bind to an immune cell When it binds, it helps the immune system make copies of itself This makes more immune cells http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100614171907.htm

5. Benefits of Microbes

6. Benefits of Bacteria Helps the digestive system Help to break down food that we eat that our bodies can’t break down by itself We can then get the nutrients from the food http://www.typesofbacteria.co.uk/friendly-bacteria-digestive-system.html

7. Bacteria in Digestion

8. Microbes That Make Us Sick How You Get Food Poisoning

9. How to Prevent Food Poisoning

10. Athlete’s Foot Caused by Fungus How Athlete’s Foot is Spread

11. How to Prevent Athlete’s Foot Wash your feet every day. Dry your feet thoroughly, especially between the toes. Sometimes go barefoot at home — especially at night. Avoid wearing tight or synthetic footwear that doesn't allow your feet to "breathe." Wear sandals around pool areas, public showers, and gyms to steer clear of the fungus. Wear socks that soak up wetness. Cotton is one material that does this. Change your socks every day (or more frequently) if they get damp. Ask your parent to buy antifungal powder to put in your sneakers or shoes. Spray your shoes with a disinfectant and set them in out in the sun to help kill germs. Don't share towels or footwear. Keep home bathroom surfaces clean — especially showers and tubs. http://kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/infection/athletes_foot.html#

12. Microbes & Food http://www.bacteriamuseum.org/cms/Food-And-Water-Safety/good-bacteria-in- food.html