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Macro Bacteria

In this video we will explore microbiology by creating a bacteria petri dish using paint pom-poms, beads, a paper plate, and markers.

Step 1

Trace a circle on a sheet of transparency film using your plate as a stencil and cut it out. You will need this at the end of the project.

Step 2

Use watercolour to paint random patches and spots on your paper plate and leave to dry.

Step 3

Pom Poms, beads and coloured markers can be used to add detail and textures to your bacteria colonies.

Step 4

Glue your Transparency film circle over your plate and leave to dry. The bacteria petri dishes look amazing when they are displayed together.

What you'll need

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