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Blood Smear: Examining Blood Cells

Kit #1B
$66.80
Blood Smear: Examining Blood Cells

This three-step experiment provides students with a clear understanding of lab techniques and an opportunity for self discovery. Students draw samples of their own blood with individualized sterile lancets and prepare smears by applying Wright's stain. Using a microscope, they examine the smears to identify different cell types (erythrocytes, polymorphonuclears, eosinophiles, basophiles, lymphocytes and platelets). This experiment can be safely conducted in a single class period. MICROSCOPES ARE NEEDED.

Details at a Glance

  • 1 Day | 1 ~50 minute class period
  • 1 Activity
  • Accommodates 2 classes, each with 25 groups of 2 students
  • Consumables service 100 students
  • Requires a water source

Scientific Concepts

• Observe and identify different cell types in student’s own blood
• Prepare smear and apply Wright’s stain
• Develop microscope skills

Guides & Student Sheets

Our kits and modules provide you with everything you need so you can open, review, and teach the material confidently the next day.

  • Full downloadable Teacher Guide with background information, detailed instruction, example data and answers
  • Downloadable Student Sheets with age appropriate background information, full procedure(s), and analysis questions
  • All materials necessary to carry out the investigation
  • Safety Data Sheets

Kit Components

  • 1 Teacher’s Guide with MSDS
  • 4 Wright’s stain, drop controlled bottle
  • 50 Alcohol pads, pre-saturated
  • 50 Lancets, sterile, disposable
  • Not included and needed for instruction: Microscopes.