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Four Fantastic Micro-organisms That Have Changed the World

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Introduction
Welcome4m
Rizobium – Nitrogen-fixing bacteria
Science of Nitrogen Fixation5m
Nitrogen fixing bacteria helps crops feed themselves5m
Tardigrades – Tiny tough teddy bears (may contain evolutionary references)
Water Bear: Tardigrade Documentary (Off-site link)9m
Water Bear – Tardigrades! – Microscope Fun25m
Penicillium – Giving mold a good name
How It’s Made – Blue Stilton Cheese 5m
PROJECT: How to Make Blue Stilton Cheese at Home (Advanced)8m
The Discovery of Penicillin (1964)12m
Yeast – Not just for making bread
PROJECT: What do yeast eat? (Basic)5m
Yeast power. Blowing up balloons with yeast. (Basic)10m
How It’s Made: Beer7m
More Fun Microorganisms Projects
PROJECT: How to Make Your Own Yogurt (Intermediate) 6m
PROJECT: Making Cheese at Home (Basic)3m

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