Creative Legends of STEM: Pasteur- Printable Elementary STEM Activity

Introduce your students to the remarkable life and pioneering work of Louis Pasteur with this engaging printable activity! Designed for elementary students, this resource blends research with creativity, allowing children to explore Pasteur's contributions to science in a hands-on manner.

Through enjoyable research tasks and interactive coloring pages, students will gain a deeper understanding of Pasteur’s role in studying microbes and the process of pasteurization.

Let's integrate history, STEM, and art into your classroom lessons!

Printable & Activity Objectives

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Age: 8 to 9 year olds, Activity Time: 1-2 hours, Items Needed: Colouring and writing pencils.

In this creative printable activity, elementary students will explore the life and work of Louis Pasteur and his namesake process of Pasteurisation through research tasks and expressive colouring, blending STEM with art.

Enhances scientific understanding – This activity introduces Louis Pasteur, a pivotal figure in science, focusing on his contributions to microbiology and pasteurization. It allows teachers to discuss germs, disease prevention, and the importance of hygiene.
Encourages research skills – This activity helps students develop essential research skills by exploring key facts about Pasteur's life and work, allowing them to collect and organize information from various sources.
Cross-curricular integration – This activity combines science, history, and art, providing a rich interdisciplinary experience.

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Classroom Resources

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Research and find out more about Louis Pasteur, his discoveries and contribution to modern microbiology and food processing. Here's an introduction to the life of Louis Pasteur: