Growing Slime Mold
http://www.exploratorium.edu/turbulent/slime.html

Exploratorium

This is a short activity for growing the slime mold Physarum polycephalum. It includes materials needed, a three-step procedure, and helpful tips. The site is part of the Turbulent Landscapes exhibit at the Exploratorium. Links to other activities and features of the exhibit are also included.

This resource is referenced here:

• Microbial Life:Resources for K-12 Teachers and Students:Living in the Microbial World: LIMW Teaching Resources

Subject: Biology, :Microbiology, Microbiology:Methods of Microbiology :Culturing Methods
Resource Type: Activities:Lab Activity
Grade Level: Informal, Middle (6-8), Intermediate (3-5), Primary (K-2)
Topics: Biosphere:Microbiology, Methods of Microbiology:Culturing Methods, Biosphere:Ecology