Small Group Learning, Diffusion and Osmosis

ALD3704-SGL
Aldon Corporation

This kit contains enough materials for 4 groups. Students will study the movement of water and nutrients across a cell membrane and observe osmosis in living tissue

$90.00

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Students will study the movement of water and nutrients across a cell membrane and observe osmosis in living tissue. They will then investigate the relationship between surface area and volume as it relates to cells and diffusion. They will also examine the concept of molarity and how it relates to osmotic potential and the movement of water. Students will also be able to explain how cell size and shape affect the overall rate of nutrient intake and water elimination. Students will also use plant tissue to determine the molarities of unknown solutions based on the direction and degree of water movement. This kit contains enough materials for 4 groups. Teacher’s manual and Student Study Guide copymasters are included.


Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)*


Kit Includes:

  • 25g Agar
  • 8mL Bromothymol Blue Concentrate
  • 25mL 2.0M Hydrochloric Acid
  • 4 Agar Block Casting Trays
  • 4 Plastic Cups, 5oz
  • 4 Plastic Knives
  • 4 Plastic Stirrers
  • 4 Metric Rulers
  • 20 pc. Dialysis Tubing
  • 24 Plastic Cups, 7oz
  • 1 pkg Microscope Slides
  • 1 pkg Coverslips
  • 1 Cork Borer
  • Sucrose QuickSolution (to make 500mL of 1.0M solution)
  • Sodium chloride QuickSolution (to make 500mL of 1.0M solution)
  • Glucose QuickSolution (to make 500mL of 1.0M solution)
  • Ovalbumin QuickSolution (to make 500mL of 5.0% solution)
  • Food coloring set (red, blue, yellow, green)
  • Sucrose QuickSolution set to make:
  • 500mL of 0.2M Solution (Solution #3)
  • 500mL of 0.4M Solution (Solution #2)
  • 500mL of 0.6M Solution (Solution #5)
  • 500mL of 0.8M Solution (Solution #1)
  • 500mL of 1.0M Solution (Solution #4)
  • 500mL Distilled Water (Solution #6)


Materials Needed but not Supplied:

  • Paper Towels
  • Distilled or Deionized Water
  • Electronic Balance
  • Large Onion (red and purple onions work particularly well)
  • Fine-point Forceps/Tweezers
  • Microscopes
  • Potatoes, Sweet potatoes, or Yams


Regulatory Note: Small Qty Exemption 49CFR173.4


*”Next Generation Science Standards” is a registered trademark of Achieve. Neither Achieve nor the lead states and partners that developed the Next Generation Science Standards was involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.


WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead and lead compounds, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and reproductive harm.  For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.