Tardigrades are beloved microorganisms. These little water bears hide in moss, lichen, and bark of trees. When kids …
Microbiology Activities
How To Make Sauerkraut In A Jar
The easiest way to experiment with fermented foods for the first time is to make sauerkraut in a jar at home. What makes …
What camera options are there for microscopes?
When you see something under the microscope, do you ever wish you could share it with someone? You might be wondering, …
The Best Compound Microscopes for Looking At Bacteria
Have you ever thought about getting a microscope to use at home for fun? You can use a compound microscope to explore …
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Microbiology Activities for High School Students: Jessica Popescu
The K-12 curriculum does not cover much microbiology. But this area of science matters. Children need a complete …
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Micronovo’s Microbiology Books for Kids: Dr. Mike Manefield
How do you explain microbiology to a child? It’s an abstract topic since you can’t readily see microbes due to …
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Introduction to Lichens: Dr. Klara Scharnagl
This post contains affiliate links — see my disclosure policy. What’s something from the microbial world you can go …
Using viruses to battle superbugs (phage therapy): Dr. Jessica Sacher
This post contains affiliate links — see my disclosure policy. Imagine the last time you were sick and needed …
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Using microbes to treat infections (microbial therapeutics): Dr. Brian Klein
What if doctors could use microbes to treat infections? It might seem counterintuitive at first because, well, aren’t …
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What microbiologists do in their jobs: Shelli Nauman
When you picture a microbiologist, what do you imagine? Someone looking through a microscope? Maybe someone in a lab …
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