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Bacteriology Science Fair Project

Bacteria on Our Hands

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Bacteria on Our Hands | Science Fair Projects | STEM Projects
Have you ever wondered what kind of bacteria is on your hands? Let's find out! We'll use agar plates and a microscope to explore the microorganisms on our hands and the objects we touch.

Hypothesis

The hypothesis is that our hands and the objects we touch contain bacteria.

Method & Materials

You will use sterile agar plates, objects of your choice, Q-tips, and toothpicks to test for the presence of microorganisms.
You will need sterile agar plates, objects of your choice, Q-tips, and toothpicks.

Results

After several days, the bacteria on our hands and the objects we touch can be seen as microbial colonies on the agar plates. Using the methyl blue staining method, we can observe the bacteria under the microscope. One interesting observation is that some of the bacterial colonies look similar, while others look very different.

Why do this project?

This science project is interesting and unique because it allows us to explore the microorganisms on our hands and the objects we touch.

Also Consider

Experiment variations to consider include testing different objects, such as coins, keys, and pens, as well as testing food, drinks, and teeth.

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