Safe Micro-organism: Micro-organisms for Investigations in Schools and Colleges
https://microbiologyonline.org/index.php/teachers/safety-information/safety-guidelines

Society for General Microbiology (SGM), Microbiology On-line


This 6-page online safety form lists microorganisms that are considered suitable for use in schools and colleges. It includes a table that describes selected bacteria and fungi which present minimum risk given good practice. Fields of the table include microbe name, educational use/interest/suitability, and ease of use/maintenance. The document also addresses the use of viruses, algae protozoa (including slime molds), and lichens in the classroom. A group of microorganisms that were previously suggested for use in schools but are no longer considered suitable are also listed.


Subject: Biology:Microbiology, Microbiology:Methods of Microbiology :Culturing Methods
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Pedagogic Resources:Overview/Summary
Grade Level: College Lower (13-14), Middle (6-8), High School (9-12)