School Slide Set – Bacteria (12 Prepared Microscope Slides)

The School Slide Set – Bacteria is a focused collection of 12 professionally prepared microscope slides showcasing a wide range of bacterial types and staining techniques. Designed specifically for educational use, this set allows students to safely observe and compare bacterial shapes, arrangements, and characteristics as part of the school biology curriculum.

Supplied in a protective storage box, the slides are suitable for regular classroom use with standard student microscopes. The selection provides a valuable introduction to microbiology, supporting lessons on microorganisms, health, disease, and biological classification.

Slide Contents (12 Slides)

• Mixed bacteria – bacilli, cocci, and spirillum
• Mycobacterium tuberculosis (in tissue)
• Cocci – Gram positive and Gram negative
• Rhizobium in root nodule
• Bacilli – Gram positive and Gram negative
• Vibrio
• Escherichia coli
• Spirillum
• Bacillus subtilis
• Staphylococcus epidermidis
• Bacillus megaterium
• Streptococcus lactis

Key Features

• Set of 12 prepared microscope slides
• Shows a range of bacterial shapes and species
• Includes Gram positive and Gram negative examples
• Suitable for student microscopes
• Supplied in a protective storage box
• Designed for safe classroom study

Ideal for School Biology Lessons

Ideal for KS3, GCSE, and A‑Level biology, this bacterial slide set supports teaching on microorganisms, disease, and microbial diversity. It allows students to develop microscopy skills while reinforcing understanding of bacterial structure, classification, and biological importance.

• Introducing bacteria and microorganisms
• Comparing bacterial shapes and arrangements
• Exploring Gram staining techniques
• Linking biology lessons to health, disease, and ecology
• Supporting practical investigations and assessments

Compact, curriculum‑relevant, and easy to use, the School Slide Set – Bacteria is an excellent practical resource for bringing microbiology to life in the classroom.