This kit allows groups of students to conduct their own bacteria tests. Students will melt the media in a microwave, pour their own media plates, and test for bacterial growth. Kit contains two 200 mL bottles of prepared tryptic soy agar, 20 gamma radiated sterile Petri dishes, 10 sterile swabs, and 2 lab instruction sheets. Kit is sufficient for individual experiments or can be used with four groups of 5-6 students. Tests include measuring bacteria growth at student’s workstations as well as testing bacteria growth on a dirty dishrag.