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CLEAPSS Microbiology Resources
Bacteria writingPreparing and teaching successful microbiology takes time and knowledge. Resource preparation needs planning because some resources can be prepared in advanced whilst others need to be prepared closer to when they are needed. Careful planning will help alleviate stress in the prep room and avoid last minute orders, which may not be physically possible. The guidance below is designed to help you organise and manage microbiology.

Microbiology Resources
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Provides an overview of the methods available to schools.
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Covers how to steam sterilise and dry sterilise resources for microbiology.
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Describes the legal requirements concerned with school microbiology, and outlines the how the skills of the staff and students determine the activities that can be carried out.
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A list of key terms used in microbiology.
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Describes disinfectants available for school microbiology and explains something of how each works so that the user can make informed decisions about which to use.
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Describes best practice in labelling plates and cultures. Also describes how to tape the plates to avoid obstructing the observation of growth, and  the intricacies of incubation.
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A straightforward practical activity investigating how antimicrobial chemicals affect microbial growth on agar plates.
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Describes techniques needed for pour and lawn plates and when each might be appropriate..
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Provides templates for diultion streaking, and describes how to do it.
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A simple practical activity to discover the diversity of microbes swabbed from suitable locations.
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