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The bacterial world

Microbes under the microscope — teacher-led biosafety

What soil microbes can we observe safely — and what do they suggest about soil health?

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Science inquiry · Unit 3

The bacterial world

Microbes under the microscope — teacher-led biosafety

Nature of Science · Living World · Microorganisms

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What soil microbes can we observe safely — and what do they suggest about soil health?

First step

Follow the Tiny Earth protocol with your teacher; document colonies with counts.

What you will show

Claim grounded in colony data with mandatory safety reflection.

Local place context

Which soil or compost site on your whenua? Confirm Tiny Earth RAMS with your teacher.

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