Today we had 2 student presenters join us for a presentation on Germs and Bacteria.

Here are a few FUN facts that students learned:

-we observed 2 different types of germs that one of our presenters grew in the lab prior to coming to share

-germs come in a variety of colours

-germs need special tools like microscopes that zoom into them

-antibiotics, antivirals and vaccines to help with sickness

-differences between bacteria and viruses 

-antibiotic resistance

-germs are EVERYWHERE

-good bugs (bacteria) that protect us from bad bugs

-our body has a protective system called the IMMUNE SYSTEM too help us fight off bacteria

-there are many ways in which germs are transferred (shaking hands, not covering your mouth, not washing your hands)

-green paint experiment to show how important it is to was hands

On March 15 from 9:00-3:00pm at the UofC for a hands-on day for students to explore and experiment.