Bacteria Discovery Kit

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Uncover the hidden world of bacteria with the Science Buddies Bacteria Discovery kit!

Undercooked meat can make you sick.  Yogurt only exists because of bacteria.  This kit lets students explore both sides of the bacterial world--how to slow it down when it's dangerous and how to encourage it when it's beneficial.

Students safely culture and study bacteria firsthand.  This kit supports a wide variety of Science Buddies investigations, from food safety to bacteria on other planets. It is much more than a single afternoon of learning!

Concepts covered:

• How bacteria grow, and the conditions that help or stop them
• Safe technique for swabbing, culturing, and observing bacteria
• Designing a controlled experiment to compare bacterial growth under different conditions
• Why bacteria matter for food safety and food science

Depending on which project you choose, you may also need water, rubbing alcohol, yogurt, household disinfectants, or other extra supplies.  Check each linked instruction page to find out exactly what you need. It may take 4-6 days to see significant bacteria growth so don't be discouraged! 

Please note: Prepared agar plates ship separately, are non-refundable, and cannot be cancelled once an order is placed.

• Safety Information (SDS)

Instructions available online from Science Buddies. Click the button below.

Science Buddies Bacteria Discovery Kit contents:

• Medicine droppers
• Nitrile gloves
• Prepared Nutrient Agar Culture Dishes
• Sterile Swab Applicators