Microbial Explorer KitTM
Hands-on STEM for budding biologists—grow, observe, and experiment with the unseen world of microbes.
The Biocracy Microbial Explorer Kit was designed by PhD microbiologists and supplies everything needed to culture bacteria, molds, and yeasts at home or in the classroom. Ten guided investigations—from Germ Detectives to Hygiene Heroes and Germ Warfare disk-diffusion tests—show how microbes respond to hygiene, temperature, food, air exposure, and common household antimicrobials.
What’s in the Box
| Qty | Component | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Pre-poured nutrient agar plates | Grow visible colonies of bacteria, yeast & mold |
| 10 | Sterile cotton swabs | Collect samples from surfaces, skin & food |
| 1 | Vial of sterile water | Moisten swabs or dilute samples |
| 2 | Transfer pipettes | Precise liquid handling |
| 10 | 6 mm sterile filter discs | Disk-diffusion tests of cleaners / antimicrobials |
| 3 | Pairs of nitrile gloves (S, M, L) | Safe handling of plates |
| 1 | Quick-Start card | Simplified universal protocol |
| 1 | Downloadable Experiment Guide | Step-by-step instructions, worksheets & troubleshooting |
Why Educators & Parents Love It
- All-Inclusive: Everything you need to get started. No agar pouring, sterilization, or special equipment required.
- Curriculum-Ready: Designed to support NGSS Life-Science investigations (grades 4-8). Guide includes experiments suitable for any age.
- Multi-Use: One kit supports up to 10 separate labs or small-group projects.
- Real-Lab Techniques: Students practice aseptic swabbing, streaking, labeling, and safe disposal.
- Engaging Data Collection: Built-in worksheets turn observations into analyzable data sets.
Sample Investigations
- Germ Detectives – Map “hot spots” by swabbing doors, phones & desks.
- What’s in the Air? – Capture airborne spores indoors vs. outdoors.
- Fingerprint Monsters – Grow your own unique microbial “ID.”
- Hygiene Heroes – Test water vs. soap vs. sanitizer on hand microbes.
- Germ Warfare – Measure zones of inhibition with bleach, vinegar & more.
Safety First
The guide emphasizes glove use, sealed-plate observation, and bleach deactivation before disposal—mirroring real-world biosafety practices while keeping the fun factor high.
Bring the excitement of microbiology home—no microscope required. Order the Microbial Explorer Kit™ today and watch science grow before your eyes!