SGM Books
The Society for General Microbiology publishes the following books to support the teaching of microbiology.
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Algae: a practical resource for secondary schools
Supports the teaching of practical microbiology at Key Stage 3/4.
First copy free to school members. To join, go to www.sgm.ac.uk/membership/
Price to non‐members £15
To order, please email book@sgm.ac.uk
This resource has been developed to provide a series of well-tested practical activities for use in schools. The practical activities all focus on the micro-organisms known as algae. Algae are common, easy and safe to handle, easy to source and cheap to use. They can be used to illustrate a range of topics, including:
- microscopy
- phototaxis
- bioluminescence
- eutrophication
- gas cycling
It contains an introduction to algae, information on each of the five topics listed above, a specific introduction, and student, teacher and technical guides. The resource has an accompanying CD, on which you can find:
- student guides to the practicals (PowerPoint® presentation)
- printable versions of the student guides (PDF)
- a bioluminescence video clip
To support the algae pack, the Culture Collection of Algae and Protozoa (CCAP) have designed a kit comprising a leaflet with culturing advice and samples of:
- Pyrocystis lunula CCAP 1131/1
- Euglena gracilis CCAP 1224/5Z
- Stock solutions for 1 litre of L1 marine medium and JM freshwater medium
Cost will be £25 plus VAT plus p&p. Go to www.ccap.ac.uk directly to order or for more information.
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The Secret World of Microbes
Supports the teaching of microbiology at Key Stage 2/3.
First copy free to school members. To join, go to www.sgm.ac.uk/membership/
Price to non‐members £9.99.
‘The Secret World of Microbes’ has been specifically written for upper primary/lower secondary school students. It uses the conventional format of a non-fiction text book and contains accurate and up-to-date information written in a language that is understandable and appropriate for this age group. Photographs, diagrams and illustrations are included to support and extend the text.
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The Good, The Bad and The Ugly – Microbes
An inspirational pack that has been specifically written to support the teaching of microbiology at key stages 3 and 4. The text book explores how microbes can be both friend and foe and most importantly, why we need these invisible organisms to live.
A CD-ROM accompanies this book, which provides a comprehensive, full colour PowerPoint™ presentation and a range of student activities.
This pack is free to school members of SGM. To join, go to www.sgm.ac.uk/membership/
Price to non-members £10.
To order, please email book@sgm.ac.uk