An outdoor habitat for microorganisms. This maintenance-free habitat simulates a pond, yet can be brought into the classroom for study of microscopic algae and protists. Activities include discovering pond traffic and observing the organisms’ shapes and feeding habits. Kit requires the use of a microscope and can be modified for younger students by incorporating the inexpensive item# 972767 Carolina™ Student Microscope (30×). Kit includes a minipond container, pond substrate, protozoan mixture, algae mixture, pH test strips, nutrient solution, and slides and coverslips. With instructions.