Educational Programs

MARR offers free educational programs you can use to teach students about antibiotic resistance and the dangers of misusing antibiotics.

We are funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the content in each of our programs was developed and reviewed by teachers, microbiologists, doctors, and other professionals.

Educational Programs


Antibiotics & You Elementary School Program

This award-winning, 45-minute interactive program is designed for consumers of all ages to help them better understand antibiotics, antibiotic resistance, and how to use these lifesaving medicines appropriately. With content that is easy to understand, this presentation is proven effective in a variety of settings especially in elementary schools and with younger children. Although the presentation can be utilized for any age audience it is most applicable to grades 1-5.

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Middle School Education Program

Designed for use in grades 5-8, the Middle School Program has been broken up into two different formats you can choose from to fit your needs - a 45 minute, 14-slide interactive presentation, or a full 3 day lesson plan utilizing engaging activities modeled after Next Generation Science Standards.

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High School Health/Biology Program

High school students will learn in depth knowledge about the differences between bacteria and viruses, bacterial colonization and infection, host cell defenses, and strategies for overcoming antibiotic resistance including guidance on appropriate use. This program meets multiple science content, standards, and competency requirements.

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Presenter Evaluation

We ask that after you have completed presenting one of our programs that you submit the Presenter Evaluation.

By providing this information you are helping us to continually improve this free service that we offer to the community to better educate the importance of understanding proper antibiotic use.

Presenter Evaluation