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Overview
A wonderful resource for science fair competitions. Microbiology contains 20 entertaining, educational projects that teach the scientific method and analytical thought through hands-on experiments. These experiments are not just fun and interesting, they are also real scientific work, examining such things as: Can extracts from tree bark inhibit the growth of bacteria? Can insects transport microbes? Does shaking hands or coughing really spread bacteria? Can vapors from common spices control microbial growth? Does heating garlic reduce its ability to control bacteria? How pure are different brands of bottled water? Do bacteria become resistant to household disinfectants? Does electromagnetic radiation affect populations of brine shrimp? For each experiment, author H. Steven Dashefsky includes in-depth background information, an overview, a materials list, step-by-step illustrated instructions, procedures for analyzing the data, and suggestions and resources for further study and experimentation.Editorials
School Library Journal
Gr 9 UpThis book takes up where Dashefsky's Microbiology McGraw-Hill, 1994 left off. It's for older students; it emphasizes the need for preparatory research and contains more complex experiments requiring detailed observations and analyses and more extensive use of lab equipment. The 20 projects are organized into 7 general areas that include how microbes spread, microbes in food, and how to control them. Projects are well presented and organized and include background information, overviews, materials lists, step-by-step directions, and aids to help interpret findings. Safety precautions pointing out potentially hazardous procedures abound. Helpful appendixes about using metric measurements and listing scientific-supply companies are included. Simple black-and-white diagrams illustrate equipment and provide sample charts for recording observations. A useful learning tool.Cynthia M. Sturgis, Ledding Library, Milwaukee, ORBook Details
Published
December 1, 1994
Publisher
New York : TAB books, c1995.
Pages
169
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780070156630