School Observatory. The Microbiology Lab at School: Ideas for Low-Cost Teaching

School laboratory activities are essential for effective teaching; despite the increasingly common use of digital resources to support teaching, it remains essential to combine theory with correct practice. For microbiology, the lack of economic resources available in schools often undermines the possibility for students to carry out important laboratory experiences. However, the market offers a wide variety of optimal resources, microbial samples and culture media ingredients, to set up relevant activities.