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Cultivate bacteria with a straightforward lesson featuring agar. Scholars create a streak plate on agar to ideally create colonies of bacteria or yeast that are growing separately from each other. The resource introduces the simplest method for this purpose.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have advanced pupils try out the other techniques for making a streak plate mentioned in the resource
Classroom Considerations
- Activity requires some materials
- Learners should be familiar with aseptic techniques
Pros
- Directions are clear and easy to follow
- Includes health and safety information
Cons
- No student worksheet