By: David Brock and Mariel Torres, Roland Park Country School, MD, and Katie Loya, University of Maryland, MD
Item #: FB1658
Price: $114.31
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Bacteria Soil Ecology Laboratory Kit for microbiology is a great introduction to soil microecology and how soil influences all multi-cellular organisms in an ecosystem. How much bacteria is in your soil?
A great introduction to soil microecology and how soil influences all multi-cellular organisms in an ecosystem. How much bacteria is in your soil? What is the purpose of bacteria in soil? Students will use Petrifilm™ strips and serial dilutions of soil to answer these questions. This easy-to-perform experiment produces excellent results. Students will have the opportunity to create their own hypothesis, design and perform experiments, and analyze and interpret data.Includes reproducible student handouts, complete teacher notes, and all consumable supplies needed to perform the lab. Complete for a class of 24 students working in pairs.
Specifications
Materials Included in Kit: Microcentrifuge tube, 15 Petrifilm™, aerobic Pipet, Beral-type, graduated, 150 Water sample tubes with caps, 30
Correlation to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)†
Science & Engineering Practices
Planning and carrying out investigations Analyzing and interpreting data Using mathematics and computational thinking
Disciplinary Core Ideas
MS-LS2.A: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems HS-LS2.A: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems