Pouring Agar Plates

Preparing agar plates for microbiology labs is an important first step in mastering aseptic technique. Carolina’s prepared media bottles let you skip the hassle of the autoclave while allowing students to get experience in pouring agar plates.

Our instructional handout, video demonstration, and poster for classroom support will help you get started.

Instructional Handout

By using these resources, students will leave your classroom prepared for microbiology labs in your course. Additionally, students will be exposed to and facilitate development in the same skills used for testing antibiotic susceptibility, food safety, and more.

Poster for Classroom Support

Our lab skill poster highlights careers by drawing real-world connections between the skill of pouring plates and how the practice is used for scientific advancement.

Lab Skills Walkthrough Video

Introduce students to preparing agar plates with our lab skill walkthrough video.

Looking for a free and fun activity to use the plates your students prepare?

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At Carolina, we believe that it is essential for students to master foundational lab skills that will propel them throughout their academic and professional careers. We created a series of resources designed to help both teachers and students develop the lab skills needed to succeed.

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