Wild Microbes: Fungi, Fermentation & Foraging

$18.00

Dive into the fascinating world of microbes with our Brand NEW Wild Microbes: Fungi, Fermentation & Foraging Unit Study! This fun, hands-on learning experience introduces young learners to the hidden world of microorganisms that are all around us in nature. From beneficial bacteria in our gardens to the tiny helpers in our digestive system, children will develop a deep appreciation for the unseen world that surrounds us.

Perfect for curious minds, this unit includes simple experiments and activities that bring microbiology to life. Watch mold grow on a piece of bread, observe yeast in action, and learn how microbes help us ferment food and make kombucha. This unit is designed to be fun, hands-on interactive, and perfect for budding scientists!

What’s Inside:

  • Wild Microbes

  • Gut Microbiome

  • Gut-Brain Axis

  • Foods for Gut Health

  • Anatomy of a bacterial cell

  • Types of bacteria

  • Design a Bacteria

  • Good vs. Bad

  • Battle of Bacteria: Good vs. Bad (comic activity)

  • Lacto-fermentation

  • Kimchi 김치

  • Wild Fermentation

  • Science of Sourdough

  • Sourdough Starter

  • Make a Ginger Bug

  • Kombucha

  • Yeast Cell Structure

  • Yeast Balloon Experiment

  • Fungi

  • Mold

  • Decomposition Experiment

  • Word Search

Dive into the fascinating world of microbes with our Brand NEW Wild Microbes: Fungi, Fermentation & Foraging Unit Study! This fun, hands-on learning experience introduces young learners to the hidden world of microorganisms that are all around us in nature. From beneficial bacteria in our gardens to the tiny helpers in our digestive system, children will develop a deep appreciation for the unseen world that surrounds us.

Perfect for curious minds, this unit includes simple experiments and activities that bring microbiology to life. Watch mold grow on a piece of bread, observe yeast in action, and learn how microbes help us ferment food and make kombucha. This unit is designed to be fun, hands-on interactive, and perfect for budding scientists!

What’s Inside:

  • Wild Microbes

  • Gut Microbiome

  • Gut-Brain Axis

  • Foods for Gut Health

  • Anatomy of a bacterial cell

  • Types of bacteria

  • Design a Bacteria

  • Good vs. Bad

  • Battle of Bacteria: Good vs. Bad (comic activity)

  • Lacto-fermentation

  • Kimchi 김치

  • Wild Fermentation

  • Science of Sourdough

  • Sourdough Starter

  • Make a Ginger Bug

  • Kombucha

  • Yeast Cell Structure

  • Yeast Balloon Experiment

  • Fungi

  • Mold

  • Decomposition Experiment

  • Word Search