Lab-Aids:Bacteria Study Kit - Bilingual English/Spanish
Students conduct the classic Leeuwenhoek bacteria experiment in this individualized, self-paced kit. Paralleling methods performed over 300 years ago, students observe and identify bacteria using a microscope. MICROSCOPES ARE NEEDED.
Scientific Concepts:
Culture bacteria
Prepare bacterial smears and stain them using Gram stain
Observe and identify bacteria
Content List:
1Teacher's Guide with MSDS
30Student Worksheets and Guides
2Droppers
30Microscope slides
1Beans, Pkg.
1Hay, Pkg.
1Peppercorns, Pkg.
60Plastic transfer pics
6Transparent infusion containers
2Gram's iodine solution, Vial
2Crystal violet stain, Drop control bottle
2Methylene blue stain, Drop control bottle
2Safranin stain, Drop control bottle
Classroom Planning:
To complete this kit requires one ~50-minute class periods