Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education (Apr 2017)

Biofilms for Babies: Introducing Microbes and Biofilms to Preschool-Aged Children

  • Jillian M. Couto

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1128/jmbe.v18i1.1273
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 18, no. 1

Abstract

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Microbes are beneficial to life on our planet as they facilitate natural processes such as global nutrient cycling in our environment. This article details a 30-minute activity to introduce pre-school children ranging from 3 to 5 years of age to microbes and biofilms in the natural environment.