... pigmented microbes as inks and antimicrobial solutions to block their growth, producing printable-on-paper images. We successfully implemented this experience for high school students who learned basic microbiology work and evidenced the microbial growth inhibition due to the antimicrobials, creating custom...

... bilingual elementary school children in engaging and scientifically accurate ways. Utilizing analogies and storytelling, one of our lessons simplifies the complex microbiology concept of the mechanism of action of vaccines. We underscore the issue with conveying this concept through accurate visuals...

...Holly A. Miller Traditional microbiology laboratory activities tend to focus solely on skill development, leaving untapped the great potential for students’ deep understanding of underlying fundamental microbiology concepts. To address this issue, I present an inquiry-based instructional sequence...

... to be effective in bolstering understanding of the topic in undergraduate classrooms ( Govindan, 2018 ). Typically, however, the learning approach for microbiology concepts is largely reliant on laboratory-developed techniques for culturing microorganisms ( Couto, 2017 ; Marvasi et al., 2017 ; Petersen...

... of California 2021 antibiotic resistance genetics genomics interdisciplinary microbiology mutagenesis sequencing undergraduate Overall, research experiences for undergraduates are invaluable for their development as scientists and individuals, in addition to increasing retention...

..., instructors gain the ability to free up time for more active-learning exercises and to concentrate on higher-order levels of learning. This article describes a comprehensive curriculum for flipping an allied health microbiology course, including tips for video lecture content and for active-learning modules...

...Tahl Zimmerman; Tim Goetz; Salam A. Ibrahim In an age-appropriate activity developed by a researcher-teacher team working together under the auspices of the American Chemical Science Coaches Program, middle school students at the Greensboro Montessori School (1) learned about the microbiological...

..., and perceptions and attitudes toward, microorganisms prior to and after visiting the exhibition. Respondents who had viewed Tiny Enormous demonstrated better knowledge of microbiological terms and concepts and self-reported increased knowledge about microorganisms compared to those who had not. Perceptions...

...Miryam Z. Wahrman; Corey H. Basch We describe an interdisciplinary research project for undergraduate students involving microbiology and public health. Students designed and carried out two research studies on hand hygiene and the use of gloves by mobile food vendors in New York City and in a New...

... direct all requests for permission to photocopy or reproduce article content through the University of California Press's Reprints and Permissions web page, www.ucpress.edu/journals.php?p=reprints . 2018 anaerobic culture facultative anaerobes yogurt bacteria microbiology Microorganisms...

... in the evolution of antibiotic resistance. In this guided investigation, basic microbiology concepts and techniques are made accessible to students in a high school classroom. The models developed here are in line with the practices of the Next Generation Science Standards ( NGSS ). The models, together...

... fills a current gap in K-12 education that lacks enough microbiology emphasis. Research interns collect soil samples from various fields and use culture-dependent and culture-independent techniques to test whether there are nitrogen-fixing microorganisms that can be isolated and identified in each soil...

...Javier Gutiérrez-Jiménez; Lorena M. Luna-Cazáres; Jorge E. Vidal Student motivation in class is extremely important because it may lead to a successful learning experience, followed by academic accomplishment. As a strategy to motivate undergraduate students in a microbiology course, we established...

.... Students then participate in an open-inquiry experiment to test a unique hypothesis. Learning about wastewater treatment introduces students to important biology content such as bioremediation, microbiology, and nutrient cycling. Additionally, students engage in science practices such as inquiry...

.... The experiment presented above is one way to introduce oral microbiology as well as reinforce fundamental laboratory techniques (pipetting, dilutions, cultivating bacteria, experimental design). Students are typically enthusiastic, if a little disgusted, by studying microbes collected from their own bodies...

...-1, a member of the Domain Archaea, is ideal for engaging students through inquiry-based teaching and learning in the classroom. We introduce this colorful model microbe and provide many ways in which it can be used for experiential learning, including life in extreme environments, basic microbiology...

... microbiology chemistry water quality inquiry Increasingly, our world is shaped by scientific questions related to natural resources such as water, energy, and food. Often, however, students do not connect with these issues, perceiving them as too “far away” to maintain interest. Here, we present...

... species and reduced by extinction. Humans depend on biodiversity but also have adverse impacts on it. Sustaining biodiversity is essential to supporting life on Earth. *Note: The lessons address aspects of these DCIs in the context of microbiology and human–microbe interactions. Developing and using...

...Linda Mull Young; Vicki Abrams Motz We outline protocols for producing slant-minis (SLINIs) and mini-deeps (MEEPs) and examples of their use in simple microbiology experiments suitable for high school students. The principal benefits of these protocols are decreased cost associated...

...Jodi Enos-Berlage A 3-week laboratory module was developed for an undergraduate microbiology course that would connect student learning to a real-life challenge, specifically a local water-quality project. The laboratory series included multiple field trips, sampling of soil and water...