Germs
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SCIENCE CONCEPT
The concept of microbiology is to study microorganisms that are not visible with the naked eye. Studying virsuses, bacteria, algae, slime molds and protozoa is all included in the study of microbiology.
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APPLICATION
People should study microbiology because it has a huge influence on our daily lives. From global pandemics like covid to the common cold, scientists and doctors need to know all about microorganisms to be able to find a cure. Without microbiologists and their work, human health would be at an all time low.
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CAREER
There are many careers in microbiology, one being a microbiologist. Microbiologists study microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, algae, fungi and some parasites. More specifically they study how they live, grow, and interact with their environments.
Microbiologists usually need a bachelor’s degree in microbiology or a related field for entry-level jobs. To work in research or in colleges, they typically need a Phd. The average salary for a microbiologist in the United States is from $45k to $110k a year. |
SCIENTIST
Louis pasteur is best known for inventing pasteurization. Pasteurisation is a technique used to treat milk and prevent bacterial contamination. He also created the first vaccines for rabies and anthrax. He is famous for coming up with “germ theory” which is the idea that germs can lead to disease. His experiments convinced the science world that the germ theory was correct.
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ESSAY
Germs hot water vs. cold water
For my web project, I did an intriguing experiment to explore how germs react to different temperatures of water, such as hot and cold. The inspiration behind this experiment arose from a common observation in public spaces, specifically in our building, where hot water options for handwashing don’t exist. This led me to wonder about the effectiveness of hand hygiene practices in these different places, leading me into a hands-on experiment.
In preparation for the experiment, I gathered an array of essential materials for this demonstration. On a quick trip to Walmart I got black light paint, a baby bath thermometer, a paintbrush, and dish soap, while at Dollar Tree I got glass plates and sponges, and after looking at many different stores, AutoZone supplied a black light flashlight.
With all the necessary tools for this experiment, I started the experiment by coating both glass plates with an even layer of black light paint. This first step was crucial to keep a fair testing surface for both the hot and cold water treatments.
Next, I started the first of the experimental phases with one of the paint coated plates. I gave it a thorough cleaning using hot water, a new sponge, and dish soap. Using the baby bath thermometer to make sure I was maintaining the hot temperature, I scrubbed the plate diligently for 45 seconds. However, to my surprise, the paint on the plate began to peel off as soon as it hit the water due to the heat. Despite this setback, I kept scrubbing to maintain consistency in the amount of time that I scrubbed the plates to keep it fair.
After that, I repeated the same steps with the second plate, but instead I did it with cold water, a new sponge and soap. Continuing to use the thermometer to make sure the water temperature remained cold throughout the experiment. While conducting this experiment I noticed that scrubbing the paint covered plate with cold water was much harder than scrubbing the paint covered plate that I scrubbed with hot water. After the 45 seconds of scrubbing time, I looked at the plates under the black light flashlight.
After looking at the results of both plates, the outcomes were in line with my initial hypotheses. The plate cleaned with hot water showed a complete removal of paint residue, showing an example of effective germ elimination. The plate cleaned with cold water still had some traces of paint, suggesting a less thorough removal of germs.
Despite the unexpected challenge of peeling paint on the paint covered plate that I scrubbed with hot water, the experiment provided valuable information on the efficacy of water temperature in hand hygiene practices. It showed the importance of using comfortably hot water and thorough scrubbing to make sure you get your optimal cleanliness and germ elimination, especially in environments where hot water facilities are lacking. If you need to wash your hands in a place with only cold water options, I would wash your hands for longer and then use hand sanitizer afterwards.
After doing this experiment it is clear that using hot water is a simple and effective way to get rid of germs. By learning more about how it works, we can all do our part to keep ourselves and our environments clean and healthy.
For example, not many people take cold showers. And if nobody were to actually use soap to wash their body, they would smell bad. If they use hot water but no soap, they would still smell bad but not as bad as if they used cold water and no soap. If they used cold water and soap they would smell but not terribly bad. If they use a combination of both hot water and soap and do a thorough scrubbing, they will not stink.
The same thing can be applied to your hands and dishes with germs. If we use cold water and no soap, the germs will stay on your hands. If you use cold water with soap most germs will remain on your hands but some will not. If you use a combination of hot water and soap, the majority if not all the germs will die off leaving you with clean and sanitized hands
In conclusion, this experiment serves as a demonstration of the significance and importance of informed hand washing practices, particularly during instances of disease outbreaks or sicknesses. By advocating for the use of hot water and thorough scrubbing, individuals can take certain safety measures to help their health and well-being.
For my web project, I did an intriguing experiment to explore how germs react to different temperatures of water, such as hot and cold. The inspiration behind this experiment arose from a common observation in public spaces, specifically in our building, where hot water options for handwashing don’t exist. This led me to wonder about the effectiveness of hand hygiene practices in these different places, leading me into a hands-on experiment.
In preparation for the experiment, I gathered an array of essential materials for this demonstration. On a quick trip to Walmart I got black light paint, a baby bath thermometer, a paintbrush, and dish soap, while at Dollar Tree I got glass plates and sponges, and after looking at many different stores, AutoZone supplied a black light flashlight.
With all the necessary tools for this experiment, I started the experiment by coating both glass plates with an even layer of black light paint. This first step was crucial to keep a fair testing surface for both the hot and cold water treatments.
Next, I started the first of the experimental phases with one of the paint coated plates. I gave it a thorough cleaning using hot water, a new sponge, and dish soap. Using the baby bath thermometer to make sure I was maintaining the hot temperature, I scrubbed the plate diligently for 45 seconds. However, to my surprise, the paint on the plate began to peel off as soon as it hit the water due to the heat. Despite this setback, I kept scrubbing to maintain consistency in the amount of time that I scrubbed the plates to keep it fair.
After that, I repeated the same steps with the second plate, but instead I did it with cold water, a new sponge and soap. Continuing to use the thermometer to make sure the water temperature remained cold throughout the experiment. While conducting this experiment I noticed that scrubbing the paint covered plate with cold water was much harder than scrubbing the paint covered plate that I scrubbed with hot water. After the 45 seconds of scrubbing time, I looked at the plates under the black light flashlight.
After looking at the results of both plates, the outcomes were in line with my initial hypotheses. The plate cleaned with hot water showed a complete removal of paint residue, showing an example of effective germ elimination. The plate cleaned with cold water still had some traces of paint, suggesting a less thorough removal of germs.
Despite the unexpected challenge of peeling paint on the paint covered plate that I scrubbed with hot water, the experiment provided valuable information on the efficacy of water temperature in hand hygiene practices. It showed the importance of using comfortably hot water and thorough scrubbing to make sure you get your optimal cleanliness and germ elimination, especially in environments where hot water facilities are lacking. If you need to wash your hands in a place with only cold water options, I would wash your hands for longer and then use hand sanitizer afterwards.
After doing this experiment it is clear that using hot water is a simple and effective way to get rid of germs. By learning more about how it works, we can all do our part to keep ourselves and our environments clean and healthy.
For example, not many people take cold showers. And if nobody were to actually use soap to wash their body, they would smell bad. If they use hot water but no soap, they would still smell bad but not as bad as if they used cold water and no soap. If they used cold water and soap they would smell but not terribly bad. If they use a combination of both hot water and soap and do a thorough scrubbing, they will not stink.
The same thing can be applied to your hands and dishes with germs. If we use cold water and no soap, the germs will stay on your hands. If you use cold water with soap most germs will remain on your hands but some will not. If you use a combination of hot water and soap, the majority if not all the germs will die off leaving you with clean and sanitized hands
In conclusion, this experiment serves as a demonstration of the significance and importance of informed hand washing practices, particularly during instances of disease outbreaks or sicknesses. By advocating for the use of hot water and thorough scrubbing, individuals can take certain safety measures to help their health and well-being.
