A Cartoon History of Soil Microbiology

Abstract

ABSTRACT Students reviewing the history of soil microbiology may see great microbiologists as icons rather than real people. I employ cartoons to present a historical perspective of soil microbiology that makes this information more entertaining and consequently more palatable to introductory students. Basic historical facts and major accomplishments of the pioneering soil microbiologists are present in a factual but tongue‐in‐cheek survey. The material is either presented as a slide show in class or as a part of a manual students may read at their leisure. Comments about this approach have generally been favorable, but it lacks a rigorous test demonstrating whether it achieves its intended goal. This type of multimedia presentation should have potential application to a wider range of introductory course material.

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