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Intermediate - Easy to perform; requires some background knowledge.
For 32 students working in 8 groups of 4. Students examine and become familiar with algae anatomy, plus study the effects of light and dark on starch production in the green algae Closterium.
Complete instructions with reproducible student sheets included. Note: Light microscopes are needed but not included.
Intermediate - Easy to perform; requires some background knowledge.
For 32 students working in 8 groups of 4. Students examine and become familiar with algae anatomy, plus study the effects of light and dark on starch production in the green algae Closterium.
Complete instructions with reproducible student sheets included. Note: Light microscopes are needed but not included.
Components | Qty | Included? |
---|---|---|
Algae (Closterium) Culture, Living ![]() |
1 | Included |
Algae (Closterium) Microscope Slides, w.m. | 4 | Included |
Alga-Gro® Freshwater Medium | 1 | Included |
Petri Dishes | 40 | Included |
Black Paper Sheets | 8 | Included |
Microscope Slides | 72 | Included |
Cover Slips | 100 | Included |
Sterile Transfer Pipets, 1 mL | 30 | Included |
Iodine-Potassium Iodide Solution, 30 mL | 4 | Included |
Measuring Cup, 2 oz | 1 | Included |
Teacher's Manual with Reproducible Student Guide | 1 | Included |
Light Bank (with cool white fluorescent light) | 1 | Needed, Not Included |
Microscopes (ideally equipped with a micrometer disc) | 8 | Needed, Not Included |
Permanent Markers | Needed, Not Included | |
White Crayons | Needed, Not Included | |
Beaker or Test Tube Rack | Needed, Not Included | |
Colored Pencils | Needed, Not Included | |
Transparent Tape | Needed, Not Included | |
Stapler | Needed, Not Included | |
Paper Towels | Needed, Not Included | |
Aluminum Foil (optional) | Needed, Not Included | |
Trays (optional) | Needed, Not Included |