Theme examples: Agriculture

Example 1: Microbe booster for soil.

• Kids design a pretend “microbe booster” that helps plants grow strong.
• Choose 3 helpful microbes (e.g. nitrogen helpers, disease fighters, decomposers)
• Draw or build a container (bottle, sachet, seed coating)
• Name their product and explain how it helps plants

Example 2: Poster comparing healthy vs unhealthy roots.

• Create a comparison poster showing what roots look like with and without microbes.
• Split a page into two sides
• Draw roots with microbes (thick, fuzzy, lots of life)
• Draw roots without microbes (thin, weak, cracked soil)

Example 3: Comic about microbes fighting plant diseases.

• Make a short comic where microbes defend a plant from disease.
• Invent a villain (fungus, bad bacteria, drought monster)
• Create microbe heroes with powers  
• Show how the plant is saved 

Theme examples: Compost / Soil health

Example 1: Mini compost system.

• Design or build a mini compost system
• Draw or build a compost jar/bucket
• Label what microbes eat (food scraps, leaves)
• Show what compost becomes (soil!) 

Example 2: Decomposition race poster.

• Predict which items decompose fastest
• Choose 5 items (apple core, paper, plastic, leaf, banana peel) 
• Rank them from fastest to slowest 
• Explain why

Example 3: Detective case: The Disappearing Apple Peel.

• Solve a mystery using microbial clues
• Write a case report
• Draw microbes as detectives
• Explain how microbes made it disappear

Theme examples: Community action

Example 1: Microbe Heroes education campaign.

• Create a campaign to teach others about helpful microbes.
• Design a poster, sticker, or mini video idea
• Create a slogan (e.g. “Microbes Make Our World Work!”)
• Choose where it would be shared (school, town, farm)

Example 2: Story about microbes cleaning pollution.

• Write or illustrate a story where microbes clean up pollution.
• Choose a problem (dirty river, oil spill, landfill)
• Show microbes breaking it down
• End with a healthier environment 

Example 3: Fact sheet: What Microbes Do for Our Town

• Create a kid-friendly fact sheet.
• List 5 ways microbes help (wastewater, soil, food, compost)
• Add drawings or icons
• Make it easy for others to understand 

Theme examples: Community

Community

• 5-minute shower challenge
• Tap-off reminder signs
• Refill station 

Example 1: 5-minute shower challenge - This is a challenge to help people use less water when they shower.

• Use a timer, a song, or a stopwatch
• Try to finish your shower in 5 minutes or less. This saves water and energy.
• You could make this a neighbourhood challenge!
• Invite people on your street to join in
• Keep track of how many people try the challenge
• Celebrate together if everyone takes part
• Bonus idea: 
  You could organise a street BBQ, shared afternoon tea, or picnic as a prize or celebration for everyone who joins the challenge.
• This helps save water and brings people together. 

Example 2: Tap-off reminder signs - These are friendly reminders near taps.

• Signs that say “Turn me off!”
• Pictures that remind people to save water
• They help people remember not to waste water. 

Example 3: Refill station at school - A refill station is where students can fill their drink bottles.

• Instead of buying plastic bottles
• Everyone brings their own bottle
• This reduces plastic waste and helps the environment.