Anesthetize Drosophila melanogaster (fruit fly) and other small insects for at least 40-50 minutes without killing or sterilizing

Why are cells microscopic? The answer relates to the needs for the cell to effectively move materials in and remove waste. In this activity, students will create simulated cells (agar blocks) of...

Understand the nature of genetic inheritance and the role of DNA and proteins in genetic expression while using biological detergents, enzymes, and ethanol to isolate DNA from plant material

Prepare your own squashed stained slide and be able to identify the phases of plant mitosis and chromosomal development. Students will be able to prepare, stain and mount slides using specially...

The bacillus substilis culture is freeze dried into a lyophilized pellet packaged in a sterile plastic vial

The E. coli culture is freeze dried into a lyophilized pellet packaged in a sterile plastic vial

The micrococcus luteus culture is freeze dried into a lyophilized pellet packaged in a sterile plastic, vial

The serratia marcescens culture is freeze dried into a lyophilized pellet packaged in a sterile plastic vial

The staphylococcus epidermidis culture is freeze dried into a lyophilized pellet packaged in a sterile plastic vial

This kit provides visible proof of the undetected microorganisms which live all around us. Students culture organisms from the air and from various surfaces; the results effectively demonstrate...

Scientists use dichotomous, taxonomic, keys to identify both living organisms and non-living specimens. Examples of this would be a naturalist's use of a field guide or a chemists use of the...

Study the enzyme activity of invertase, amylase, and pepsin using specific enzyme assay systems.

Bacteria, good and bad, is all around us. In this activity students will collect and grow bacteria and then learn techniques for studying the bacteria they have grown.

This kit provides a first-hand look at real chromosomes as they appear during the stages of onion root cell division. 

This lab allows you to learn about two forms of passive transport: diffusion and osmosis. You will compare and contrast similarities and differences in the processes of diffusion and osmosis

With this easy to use and economical test kit, students simply add a small amount of collected water to a sample tube and incubate for 24-48 hours. A distinct color change indicates that...