Students Conduct Bacterial Experiments In A Self-Paced Activity
- Prepare Bacterial Smears And Stain Them Using Gram Stain
- Observe And Identify Bacteria
- Time Required: One 50 Minute Class Period
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.
Students ultimately observe and identify bacteria through a microscope (required, but not Included:). Bacteria is cultured by peppercorn, hay and bean infusions prepared by the student and then mounted and gram stained on slides.
Included:
student worksheets and an instructors manual
Materials Needed But Not Supplied: Microscopes