The students of standard 9 visited the national centre for cell sciences to attend the human microbiome awareness programme on 20th February. The students were given a detailed talk about various dimensions of the microbial world followed by a visit to the laboratories to see various equipments used for research .Few innovative experiments were performed .The children were then guided and shown various experiments using machines for DNA sequencing and DNA extraction, anaerobic and aerobic culturing and sterilization techniques .A poster making competition was conducted by the students on various interesting topics .The students enjoyed the hands-on experience.