Bacteria Study
Kit #160
$140.55
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.
Details at a Glance
- 1 Day | 1 ~50 minute class period
- 1 Activity
- Accommodates 2 classes, each with 15 groups of 2 students
- Consumables service 60 students
- Requires a water source
Scientific Concepts
• Culture bacteria
• Prepare bacterial smears and stain them using Gram stain
• Observe and identify bacteria
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.
- Comprehensive Teacher Guide with background information, detailed instruction, example data and answers
- Downloadable Student Sheets with age appropriate background information, full procedure(s), and analysis items
- Materials necessary for the investigation (beyond common classroom items)
- Safety Data Sheets
Kit Components
- 60 Plastic transfer pics
- 30 Microscope slides
- 6 Transparent infusion containers
- 2 Droppers
- 2 Gram's iodine solution, Vial
- 2 Crystal violet stain, Drop control bottle
- 2 Methylene blue stain, Drop control bottle
- 2 Safranin stain, Drop control bottle
- 1 Beans, Pkg.
- 1 Hay, Pkg.
- 1 Peppercorns, Pkg.
- 30 Student Worksheets and Guides
- 1 Teacher’s Guide with MSDS
- Not included and needed for instruction: Microscopes.