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Misac Matters
An occasional newsletter with feature articles, A Happy Medium, The Culture Column and Investigative Microbiology
Issue 1 2005
- Antibiotics vs Bacteria
- Pseudomonas
- Testing the susceptibility to antimicrobial agents
MisacBriefings
A source of resource material, procedures and investigations for teaching practical microbiology.
Food from Fungi
Factsheets
Information on the following topics is available. Download a PDF file of the factsheet by clicking on the title.
General topics
Composting - an explanation
of this fascinating garden process (suitable for KS 3/4).
Practical Microbiology
Hay infusion
- a guide to creating this simple source of freshwater protozoa
Microbes on leaves
- an investigation for KS 3/4 and post-16 students. Illustration
of results available here.
Suppliers of Cultures
& Equipment - contact details for cost effective sources
of micro-organisms and equipment necessary to carry out microbiology
practicals in schools
Safety
Safety Guidelines
- detailed notes on the safe use of micro-organisms in schools,
including levels of work suitable for different purposes and age
groups, good practice and how to avoid the hazards associated with
particular procedures
Safe Micro-organisms
for Investigations in Schools and Colleges - a list of suitable
micro-organisms with useful tips on their culture and ideas for
educational use
Good Laboratory Practice
for All - a handy summary of the safety issues to be considered
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