Initial Publication Date: February 7, 2006 (see revision history: 2 events)

Alkaliphile Collection - For Educators

Online Resources

Chain Reaction: Solar System. "Solar System" is a thematic exploration into extremophiles and space travel hosted by Chain Reaction, a site in which Arizona students and teachers join Arizona... ( This site is likely no longer available. )
The Goldilocks Zone. This is an article from "Teachable Moments in the News," a newsletter that takes recent Earth and space science related news stories and places them in a context relevant... ( This site is likely no longer available. )

Microbial Life Activities

Student measuring liquid with a graduated cylinder.

Living in an Alkaline Environment is a three-part activity that explores the ecology and diversity of life in alkaline environments.

Los Angeles and the Future of Mono Lake is a WebQuest exploring the biodiversity, natural history, and preservation of Mono Lake. This activity calls upon the resources housed in MLER and asks students, grades 9-12, to consider the preservation of the Mono Lake environment in relation to the needs of humans.

Other Alkaliphile Collections

General Collection: Resources such as news articles, web sites, and reference pages provide a comprehensive array of information about alkaliphiles.

Advanced Collection: Compiled for professionals and advanced learners, this collection includes resources such as journal articles, academic reviews, and surveys.