Lab-Aids® Bacteria Study Kit

Conduct bacterial experiments in a self-paced activity.

• Prepare and stain bacterial smears
• Observe and identify bacteria
• Time required: one 50 minutes 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

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