Lab-Aids: Hydroponics Experiment Kit
Do plants only grow in soil? Not always. Sometimes they grow in water. This Lab-Aid incorporates a uniquely designed LAB-AIDS‚® transparent plastic culture chamber making the study of hydroponics stimulating and fun. Studentsclearly view the plants growing in a nutrient solution. This highly graphic and unique activity can be used by students in grades 4-12 individually or in groups. It is an excellent activity for science fairs or projects.
The following experiments are included:
- Seed germination time comparisons‚
- Plant growth time comparisons‚
- Effects of nutrient deficiency‚
- An understanding of hydroponics‚
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Scientific Concepts:
- Observe plants growing in a nutrient solution
- Study and compare seed germination time and plant growth time
- Observe development of roots, stems and leaves
- Study effects of nutrient deficiency
- Use controls in experiments
- Understand hydroponics
Content List:
- 1 Teacher's Guide with MSDS
- 6 LAB-AIDS‚® transparent culture chambers with vented covers
- 6 Germinating floats
- 42 Germinating plugs
- 6 Opaque sleeves for culture chambers
- 1 Set Assorted seeds
- 1 Vial of Iron Chelate
- 1 Vial of Trace Element Solution
- 1 Bottle of Ca(NO3)2 Solution
- 1 Bottle of CaCl2 Solution
- 1 Bottle of KCl Solution
- 1 Bottle of KNO3 Solution
- 1 Bottle of MgSO4 and KH2PO4 Solution
Classroom Planning:
- Number of groups: several
- To complete this kit requires at least part of one ~50-minute class period for set-up then additional class time for observing and note taking over the next several weeks.
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