Microbial Serial Dilutions
by Cynthia Bujanda
This lesson is part of a project to isolate bacteria from soil and test it for antibiotic activity. This can be the start of the project or you can do lesson 1 soil microbes first. Though you do have to do this step before proceeding with the other lessons. This project is a real research experience for students and can be modified so students ask their own questions (example: change the type of soil). This lesson is based on the Tiny Earth project. Duration is of three days and students work in groups. Teacher prep can be up to 4 hours in sterilizing equipment and materials for students.
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/123Ou8uv65brBuXuRS0x8R6jutQIZzXpE/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Life Science L1: Cells Technology Mathematics Operations and Algebraic Thinking (OA)
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