Introduction to Aseptic Technique

In this activity, students will be introduced to the skills and techniques that microbiologists use on a daily basis. Students will practice these techniques by performing a streak isolation with the provided bacterial cultures, as well as samples they collect from their classroom, to learn about different types of media and how bacterium reproduce.

Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)*

Disciplinary Core Ideas: LS1.A

Performance Expectations: MS-LS1-1; MS-LS1-2

Cross Cutting Concepts: Scale, Proportion, and Quantity Structure and Function

Engineering Practices: Developing and Using Models; Planning and Carrying Out Investigations

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Regulatory Note: Small Qty Exemption 49CFR173.4

*”Next Generation Science Standards” is a registered trademark of Achieve. Neither Achieve nor the lead states and partners that developed the Next Generation Science Standards was involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

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