Lab 9: Biodiversity II

Materials

• Porifera
• Cnidaria 
• Platyhelminthes
• Annelida
• Arthropoda 
• Echinoderms
• Chordata

Exercises 

• Recognize representatives of animalia groups
• Know major morphological features of each group 
• Know basic ecology of each group 

Lab 8: Biodiversity I

Materials

• Eubacteria (3 Types)
• Blue-Green Algae 
• Protista 
• Plant Samples
• Basidiomycetes 
• Zygomycetes 
• Microscope 

Exercises 

• Recognize representatives of bacteria, protista, plant, and fungi groups
• Know major morphological features of each group 
• Know basic ecology of each group 

Lab 7: Genetic Architecture and Sickle-Cell Lab

Materials

• Rebop Parts
• Genotype and Phenotype Table
• Genotype Envelopes
• Procell electrophoresis apparatus 
• Gel molds
• Combs
• Power units 
• Buffer and gels

Exercises

• Apply knowledge of Punnett Squares
• Interpret genetic information based on alleles
• Learn about the relationship between genotype, chromosomes, and phenotype 
• Learn about sickle cell anemia 
• Learn about transcription and translation in DNA

Lab 6: Biological Chemicals

Materials

• Carbs
• Test tube racks
• Hot plate
• Beakers 
• 3 test tubes
• Onion juice
• Potato juice 
• Benedict's Regent 
• Water
• Lugol's iodine 
• Sudan III 
• Flour/ cream/ coconut/ margarine
• Filter paper
• Pasteur pipet 
• Biuret's agent
• Egg white /chicken broth /CuSO4
• Wax pencils 
• Gelatin /pancake syrup/ coffee/ honey/ olive oil/ peanut oil/ candy

Excersises 

Testing for chemicals in the food 

How does food effect the human body?

Lab 5: Cell Division and Mitosis

Materials

• Onion Root Tip
• HCL
• Carnoy
• Wet Mount Supplies (Slide and cover slip)
• Microscope

Exercises

• Learn about the stages of mitosis 
• Identify stages of mitosis in onion root sample 

Lab 4: Plants and Energy

Materials

• Chromatography Paper
• Chlorophyll Extract
• Solvent 
• Microscope
• Wet Mount Slides
• Elodea slide
• Tradescantia slide
• Potato Slide
• Banana Slide
• Stain

Exercises 

• Know how photosynthesis occurs in plant matter
• Know where chemicals for photosynthesis enter and leave a plant
• Learn where energy is stored in plants 

Lab 3: Diffusion and Osmosis

Materials

• Microscope
• Ink or Charcoal 
• Agar Plate
• IKI
• Methylene Blue
• Perfume 
• Thistle Tube Apparatus 
• Cups of Different Solutions (Hypotonic, Hypertonic, and Isotonic)
• Plant Cells
• Dialysis Tubes
• Hot and Cold Water Baths

Exercises

• Learn the process of Brownian Movement 
• Learn diffusion of molecules in various states
• Learn about the role of membranes in diffusion 
• Learn about the effects of temperature on diffusion 
• Know the difference between Hypotonic, Hypertonic, and Isotonic solutions and their effects on cells 

Lab 2: Microscope

Materials

• Compound light microscope
• Dissecting scope
• Various whole mount slides (e.g., letter e, threads ,etc.)
• Various wet mount preparations (paramecium, volvox, etc.)
• Slides and coverslips
• Stains

Exercises

• Know the parts of the Compound light microscope
• Know the parts of the  Dissecting scope
• Learn how to use the  Compound light microscope
• Learn how to use the  Dissecting scope
• Learn how to make wet mount slides
• Learn how to stain slides 
• Apply knowledge of the microscope, slide preparation, staining in a forensic crime simulation

Lab 1: Scientific Method Lab

Materials

• Blind
• Penney for random selection
• Data sheet for data collection
• Computer for statistical analysis

Exercises

• Conduct an experiment on Therapeutic Touch
• Test hypothesis that humans have energy fields and are capable of detecting them