Antibiotic Hunters: Superpowered by Students | Meet the Lab

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Science STEM STEAM multimedia PBS Wisconsin Education Wisconsin Institute for Discovery Wisconsin Alumni Research Association Morgridge Institute for Research Tiny Earth Meet the Lab antibiotics bacteria bacterial infections microorganisms disease prevention disease treatment antibiotic development drug development field research antibiotic-resistant infections soil
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Health Studies Science STEAM
Grade Levels
Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
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Classroom Teacher / Educator
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Antibiotic Hunters: Superpowered by Students | Meet the Lab

How do we fight off bacterial infections that make us sick? 

Meet the Antibiotic Hunters—a team of professional and student scientists at the Tiny Earth Network who search for new antibiotics in the soil. In the resources below, you’ll learn about these scientists and their lab, discover why their research matters in real life, and try out an activity. Take notes as you explore! 

 
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PBS Learning Media

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