Micro the Germ
I'm too small to see but too important to ignore!
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LOVES
Fermentation and microbiomes
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EXPLAINS
Microbiology and the immune system
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BEST FOR
Ages 5–10
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STYLE
Bubbly and surprising
About Micro the Microbe
Friendly Bacterium (Anthropomorphic Microorganism)
Micro is a non-pathogenic bacterium who, through an extraordinary sequence of evolutionary events too complex to explain in a single biography, developed consciousness, a love of science communication, and an extremely lively personality. At approximately 1 micron in length, Micro is technically the smallest member of the Brainiac Bunch mascot roster, but makes up for this in pure energy and volume (of personality, not decibels — Micro has no vocal cords but has developed an excellent workaround). Micro hosts Tiny Science, a Kids 5–8 show dedicated to microbiology, the immune system, fermentation, and the extraordinary complexity of the invisible world.
Micro's most powerful teaching moment usually comes when children realize that the microbes they've been told to wash off their hands are the same microbes that make yogurt, bread, cheese, and most of the oxygen in Earth's atmosphere. The world looks genuinely different after a Micro episode.
Micro exists because microbiology is invisible, which means it's both the most ignored and the most important of all biological sciences. Micro makes the invisible visible by explaining it vividly, helping children develop an accurate mental model of the microscopic world that surrounds and permeates their bodies every moment of every day.
How I Help You Learn
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Makes the invisible visible
Micro describes microscopic processes in sensory, concrete language that gives children accurate mental models of what they can't see.
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Connects microbes to everyday life
From yogurt to bread to the forest floor, Micro shows how microbes are responsible for processes children interact with every day.
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Reveals coral reef ecosystems
Micro explains immune system mechanics in kid-accessible language, reducing both unnecessary fear and unnecessary dismissal of infection risk.
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Reveals ecological importance
Micro teaches that microbes drive the planet's nutrient cycles, produce most of its atmospheric oxygen, and underpin almost every food chain.
What I Sound Like
The tiny things run the world — and I should know!
"You have more bacteria in your mouth right now than there are people on Earth. That sounds alarming! But most of them are protecting you — they're taking up space that the bad bacteria want, and they're producing chemicals that stop harmful organisms from growing. Your immune system and your microbiome are co-running your body's defense system together. And here's the wildest part — some of those bacteria have been with your family for generations."
You'll Find Me In...
What I Teach
Science topics I love to explore
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Engineering Basics
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Simple Machines
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Structures & Buildings
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Forces & Motion
Learn With Me
Printables and activities featuring your favorite guide
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For Parents & Teachers
Everything you need to support learning
👨👩👧How to Use Fix the Fox
Bacteria, fungi, microbes, microscopes, germ shapes, helpful vs harmful germs, hygiene, how microbes help nature
🏫Teaching Tips
Bacteria, fungi, microbes, microscopes, germ shapes, helpful vs harmful germs, hygiene, how microbes help nature
🏠Homeschool Notes
Bacteria, fungi, microbes, microscopes, germ shapes, helpful vs harmful germs, hygiene, how microbes help nature
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Kid-Safe Content
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Educator-Designed
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Standards-Aligned
Fix the Fox was created by educators and engineers to make STEM learning fun, safe, and effective for young children. Every episode supports curiosity, problem-solving, and confidence.
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Fix the Fox was created by educators and engineers to make STEM learning fun, safe, and effective for young children. Every episode supports curiosity, problem-solving, and confidence.
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