This LAB-AIDS‚® kit offers students a very effective means for learning about living organisms. Students extract nematodes and explore their characteristics and structure. Sampling is easy as Nematodes can be extracted from almost any type of soil sample. Everything needed to extract nematodes is included in this kit. The Nematode Extractor (Pat. No. 3,520,421) can be used over and over again by your classes. A microscope is necessary for this activity, which requires 24 hours.
Scientific Concepts:
Experience and study live, harmless nematodes
Explore characteristics and structure of nematodes
Develop microscope technique
Content List:
1Teacher's Guide with MSDS
10Nematode funnels
10Nematode perforated discs
10Nematode tripod stands
10Rubber tubing
10V-Clamps
10Microscope slides
10Cover slips
10Examining dishes
1Formaldehyde solution, Drop control bottle
1Methylene blue stain, Drop control bottle
1Filter tissue, 100 count
Classroom Planning:
Number of students: variable (depends upon number of students per group)
To complete this kit requires at least part of one ~50-minute class period for set-up then, 24 hours later, another ~50-minute class period to examine the nematodes.