If this activity is used, enough time should be left to record observations for 30 minutes. Participants could move on to a second or third activity, taking time to measure the dough in between activities. Learning outcomes achieved: There are three different types of microbes, which can be found everywhere Many of our useful microbes are put to good use every day to help keep us healthy Activity 2 Top Trumps (10-20 mins) – In this activity groups of 3 4 participants play a card game (PH2) which helps them – remember some of the technical words relating to microbes as well as familiarising participants with a variety of microbial names, the differences in size, capability of causing harm and if antibiotic resistance occurs. Please note: Microbe size and number of species are correct at the time of resource development; however, as new microbes are continuously being discovered and reclassified, these numbers may be subject to change. The numbers in the other headings used on the cards are only to be used as a guide, they are not accurate as there is no formulae to create these and they may be subject change i.e. bacterial species may develop resistance to more antibiotics resulting in them having a higher number in this column and being more dangerous to humans. Game rules The dealer should mix the cards well and deal all the cards face down to each player. Each player holds their cards face up so that they can see the top card only. The player to the dealer's left starts by reading out an item from the top card in their hand (e.g. Size 50). In a clockwise direction, the other players then read out the same item. The player with the highest value wins, taking the other players top cards and placing them to the bottom of their pile. The winner then selects the item to read out from the next card in their hand.
If this activity is used, enough time should be left to record observations for 30 minutes. Participants could move on to a second or third activity, taking time to measure the dough in between activities. Learning outcomes achieved: There are three different types of microbes, which can be found everywhere Many of our useful microbes are put to good use every day to help keep us healthy Activity 2 – Top Trumps (10-20 mins) In this activity groups of 3 – 4 participants play a card game (PH2) which helps them remember some of the technical words relating to microbes as well as familiarising participants with a variety of microbial names, the differences in size, capability of causing harm and if antibiotic resistance occurs. Please note: Microbe size and number of species are correct at the time of resource development; however, as new microbes are continuously being discovered and reclassified, these numbers may be subject to change. The numbers in the other headings used on the cards are only to be used as a guide, they are not accurate as there is no formulae to create these and they may be subject change i.e. bacterial species may develop resistance to more antibiotics resulting in them having a higher number in this column and being more dangerous to humans. Game rules The dealer should mix the cards well and deal all the cards face down to each player. Each player holds their cards face up so that they can see the top card only. The player to the dealer's left starts by reading out an item from the top card in their hand (e.g. Size 50). In a clockwise direction, the other players then read out the same item. The player with the highest value wins, taking the other players top cards and placing them to the bottom of their pile. The winner then selects the item to read out from the next card in their hand.
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