Bacteria Study
kit #160
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.
MICROSCOPES REQUIRED.
PREPARED BACTERIA SLIDES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE.IF DESIRED.
- Culture bacteria
- Prepare bacterial smears and stain them using Gram stain
- Observe and identify bacteria
Content List in Bacteria Study is as follows:
| Quantity | Description |
|---|---|
| 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 |
- Recommended number of students
- maximum 32 at the same time
- Number of groups
- maximum 16 at the same time
To complete this kit requires one ~50-minute class period.
