Lab-Aids: Normal Mitosis Kit
Lab-Aids
SKU: LAB-9
Lab-Aids: Normal Mitosis Kit
Using this outstanding kit, students will be challenged as they:
- Identify the phases of plant mitosis
- Observe chromosomal development
- Gain hands-on experience with the micro-techniques
- Stain and mount their own slides
Students prepare their own plant cells by treating scientifically grown onion root tips cells with a mild acid, then staining the cells. A stained section of cells is then squashed onto a slide and smeared into a single layer for microscopic study. All of the activities in this kit can be completed in a standard lab period. Kit is for 30 students.
Scientific Concepts:
- Prepare a squashed stained slide of a root tip
- Observe cells undergoing mitosis
- Gain experience in microtechnique and staining
Content List:
- 1 Teacher's Guide with MSDS
- 30 Student Worksheets and Guides
- 30 Microscopic slides
- 30 Cover slips
- 30 Tissue transfer brushes
- 30 Tissue treating trays with cavities A and B
- 1 Root tips scientifically grown and fixed, vial
- 4 Drop control bottles of Solution A (alcohol and hydrochloric acid)
- 4 Drop control bottles of Solution B (alcohol, acetic acid and chloroform)
- 4 Drop control bottles of Aceto Orcein Stain
Classroom Planning:
- To complete this kit requires approximately one 50-minute class period.
- Number of students: 30
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