LAB-AIDS Plant Cell Study

Simple, step-by-step lab activity that provides a sense of realism and participation that commercially prepared slides or illustrations can’t possibly duplicate. Students prepare slides using the pre-cut monocot and dicot plant cross sections and macerated stem tissue. After staining and mounting the samples, students then view their slides through a microscope (not provided). Clearly diagrammed cell guides and individualized student worksheets are provided to help the students. In addition to observing and studying stem cells, students develop an understanding of the art of slide preparation, a skill necessary in future life science and biology classes. There is enough slide preparation material for 30 students in this kit. MICROSCOPES ARE NEEDED. Kit includes 90 microscope slides, 90 cover slips, 30 tissue transfer brushes, 4 drop controlled bottles of Differential Stain, 1 drop controlled bottle of Glycerine, 1 vial of Dicot Cross-sections, 1 vial of Macerated Stem Tissues, 1 vial of Monocot Cross-sections, 30 Student Worksheet and Guides, and 1 Teacher’s Guide with SDS.