Introduction to Basic, Selective and Differential Media

In this activity, students will learn about the different types of media that can be used to grow bacteria. They will predict which media will support the growth of different bacteria, then streak the different media with bacteria cultures to observe their growth. The bacteria growth will be evaluated to determine if students’ predictions were correct

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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