Biography:  teacher of Biology/Chemistry/Mathematics; 15 years experience in Board of          Education; animal-lover; present position includes staff developoment in math and science and job coordinator at the Borough Academies.

Project:  Antimicrobial Action of Spices
               Abstract:  The possible antimicrobial action of garlic, ginger, pepper, and salt will be
                               investigated by using E. coli and Harlem River environmental bacterial
                               cultures which will be transferred to separate petri plates.  Paper discs
                               treated with ethanol extracts of the spices will be placed onto each of
                               the innoculated petri dishes.  Antimicrobial action will be indicated by
                               zones of inhibition around the discs.

    Connection to The Living Environment Core Curriculum - Performance Indicator 6.1
                     explain factors that limit the growth of individuals and populations

For animal lovers like myself, click here to find out about treatment of animals in research laboratories.