Effects of Gibberellic Acid
Kit #68
$178.40
This fascinating lab exercise studies the effects of gibberellic acid on plants. Gibberellic acid, when applied to plants, causes them to respond differently and at times unpredictably. This is an excellent activity for introducing your students to the study of growth hormones and allowing them to experiment with growth behavior. It also provides for special projects and additional explorations.
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
Scientific Concepts
• Introduce the concept of growth hormones
• Experiment with growth behavior
• Provide opportunities for special projects and explorations
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
- 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
- 30 Treating dishes, 3-section clear plastic
- 60 Potting containers
- 3 Mixed growth medium, pkg
- 1 Drop controlled bottle of Gibberellic Acid Solution
- 1 Germinating papers, pkg
- 1 Marigold seeds, pkg
- 1 Gibberellic acid, spray bottle
- 30 Student Worksheets and Guides
- 1 Teacher’s Guide with MSDS