MicrobeLab

Most of the tiny lives sharing your body are friends. Meet them, see how your quiet helpers keep you well, and grow a healthy microbiome.

Level 1

Explore & build

Three hands-on surfaces — recognize microbes, follow the body’s calm response step by step, and tend a living microbiome.

Immune Match Every microbe wears a marker with a shape. Tap the antibody that fits it like a key — and watch your memory cells recognize it faster the next time. Immune Response new on the web Put your body’s quiet, careful defense in order — barrier, then helpers, then memory. See why the second time you meet a germ is milder. Microbiome Lab Choose a place — gut, mouth, skin, or soil — decide how it’s cared for, and grow a balanced community of friendly microbes.

Practice the concepts

Short question rounds on microbes, the immune system, and the microbiome — with a hint whenever you get stuck. Your progress stays on this device.

Kit 1: Microbiology Basics Microbes & life · grades 6-8 · 5 questions Kit 2: Your Microbiome Microbiome ecology · grades 6-8 · 6 questions Kit 3: Your Quiet Helpers Your immune system · grades 6-8 · 6 questions Kit 4: Friends in Disguise Microbes & life · grades 6-8 · 6 questions Kit 5: The Library of Shapes Your immune system · grades 6-8 · 6 questions Kit 6: The Mouthful Neighborhood Microbiome ecology · grades 6-8 · 6 questions Kit 7: The Skin Garden Microbiome ecology · grades 6-8 · 6 questions Kit 8: The Quiet Underground Microbiome ecology · grades 6-8 · 6 questions
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Meet the cast — the characters who teach this

Each one stands for an idea you’ll practice. Tap a character to read their illustrated story and hear their audio drama.

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