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Workshop: Microworlds on my hands

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Let's prove bacteria existence: Why should I wash my hands before eating?

Intended to introduce people to the scientific habit of questioning and proving common knowledge, in this case, existence of microbes (bacteria and fungi) and the need of washing our hands before eating. Besides, it integrates science to the everydayness, through the learning of a low-cost technique to take samples of our surroundings and grow bacteria from them. The workshop is comprised of four modules: Petri dishes preparation, sampling, macro-observation and micro-observation. Participants learn the requirements of microbes and are able to understand each phase of the medium preparation, including the key importance of sterility and biosafety. They are then encouraged to find places probably full of microbes on their surroundings, and instructed on how to grow bacteria and fungi from them, while making microbial drawings. Through safe sensorial experiences such as close observation of colonies and smell, they distinguish harmful from beneficial bacteria and learn about their importance on our world.

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Day: 2018-07-18
Start time: 14:30
Duration: 02:00
Room: CARAVELLE - SL9 - Biolab
Track: Biology

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