The overall objective of this workshop is to show teachers
how they can prepare microbiology labs for their students
using materials available in the community. The topics will
include:
1. Preparing Blood for Microscopic Examination
Teacher/local hospital/medical laboratory
2. Growing Microbes from Students and the Environment
Potatoes
Solid medium
Liquid medium
3. Examining Microbes in the Microscope - wet mounts and
dry mounts
Wet Mounts - yeast
Dry Mounts - yeast
Kits for staining - availability
4. Demonstrating Microbial Inhibition/Antibiotic Activity
Penicillin Spores -
Antibiotic Discs - availability of prescription?
Teachers will have "hands on" experience preparing these
materials.