Slide Set - Mixed Bacteria - Set of 12

This Mixed Bacteria Microscope Slide Set features 12 prepared slides showcasing a variety of bacterial types, morphologies, and staining techniques. Ideal for microbiology education, this set includes examples of cocci, bacilli, spirilla, and Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms. Several medically and environmentally significant species are included, such as Escherichia coli, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and Rhizobium in root nodules. The set is perfect for introducing students to bacterial classification, cell wall structure, and staining techniques like Gram and acid-fast staining.

Educational Benefits:

• Enhances understanding of bacterial morphology and taxonomy.
• Demonstrates key microbiological techniques including Gram staining.
• Supports inquiry into pathogenic vs. beneficial bacteria and their roles in ecosystems and human health.
• Reinforces microscope handling, focusing, and specimen identification skills.

Classroom Application Ideas:

• Compare shapes and arrangements of bacteria (rods, spheres, spirals).
• Conduct lessons on Gram staining and its clinical significance.
• Integrate into microbiology units on infectious diseases and antibiotics.
• Use in ecology or agriculture lessons to examine nitrogen-fixing bacteria.

Specifications:

Set Includes 12 Prepared Slides, such as:

• Bacilli, cocci, and spirillum
• Cocci, Gram positive and negative
• Bacilli, Gram positive and negative
• Escherichia coli
• Bacillus subtilis
• Bacillus megaterium
• Mycobacterium tuberculosis (in tissue)
• Rhizobium in root nodule
• Vibrio, Spirillum
• Staphylococcus epidermidis
• Streptococcus lactis
• Slide Type: Permanently mounted glass slides, clearly labelled
• Application: Ideal for microbiology, health science, and general biology
• Educational Level: Suitable for senior secondary and tertiary science education
• Packaging: Organised set for repeated classroom use and safe storage