On this page you will find activities that can be printed and carried out in the classroom or at home. If you have any questions regarding microbiology in the classroom, or would like advice on how you can use ‘Meet the Microbes’ as a learning aid to introduce your students to menacing and marvellous microbes, get in touch.
Microbes on the Menu: Making Sour Dough!
Making Sourdough! This activity can be carried out both in the classroom and at home. Make your own starter culture from microbes in flour and yoghurt, and by giving them a little bit of love and attention you can use them to make sour dough bread!
Microbes on the Menu: Making yoghurt!
Making Yoghurt! Transform your milk into yoghurt with the helping hand of microbes in this activity.