The Microscopic Life Kit offers a comprehensive introduction to bacterial studies, providing students and educators with all the essentials needed to explore bacterial classification, morphology, and safe culturing techniques. Through hands-on experience with agar plates and inoculating loops, learners master fundamental laboratory skills including aseptic technique, bacterial streaking methods, and proper safety protocols for handling microorganisms. The kit guides users through various microscopic observation methods, including wet mount preparation and staining techniques that reveal intricate bacterial structures and characteristics. Building on these foundational skills, students engage in creative experiments that deepen their understanding of microbiology while maintaining strict safety standards for culturing and disposal practices (microscope required, not included).
Contents List: Apron; Bleach; Clothespin; Cover slips, pack; 3 Gloves, pair; Inoculating loop; Lighter; Manual; Marker; Methylene blue; Microscope slide, pack; Nutrient agar; Petri dishes, pack; Pipettes, pack; 3 Sandwich bag; 6 Sterile swabs, pack
Microscope Life Kit
SKU
018151
Grade 3-12
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
Our Price
$49.95 Description
Publisher's Description of Microscope Life Kit
Category Description for Microscopes and Slides
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Details
| Product Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 3-12 |
| Brand: | Home Science Tools |
| Length in Inches: | 12.25 |
| Width in Inches: | 10.1875 |
| Height in Inches: | 4.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 2.65 |
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