Brand: Carolina

Beginning - Easy to perform; requires no experience in microbiology. For a class of 30. What is it? A protist? An animal? Despite its confusing taxonomic status, the creeping slime mold Physarum polycephalum is still an attention getter for your students. Students can follow through the life cycle observing the active plasmodial stage and the inactive sclerotial stage. With teacher instructions. Note: Upon receipt of kit, break seal on plate culture and store at room temperature away from direct light. For best results, use plate culture within 2-3 days of receipt. ** Kit and perishable components will ship separately and may arrive on different days. FREE 1-year access to digital resources that support NGSS instruction included.

Features:

• 95+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE - Carolina Biological has over 95 years of experience in providing high-quality science education materials, trusted by educators worldwide. As a leader in the field, they are committed to advancing hands-on learning, offering a vast range of biological specimens, lab equipment, and instructional materials. Carolina’s dedication to innovation, quality, and ethical sourcing has made them a go-to resource for schools, colleges, and independent learners.
• INCLUDES FREE DIGITAL RESOURCES - Get 1-year access to supporting digital resources to enhance learning and align with NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) instruction.
• IDEAL FOR CLASSROOM USE - This comprehensive kit includes everything needed for a class of 30 students: 30 Physarum Life Cycle Bioreview&reg
• Sheets, Physarum polycephalum Plate Culture (plasmodial stage), Physarum Sclerotium, 4 bottles of 2% Non-Nutrient Agar, 20 sterile Petri dishes, old-fashioned oat flakes, a sterile disposable scalpel, and an autoclave disposal bag. Note that a document camera or overhead projector is needed but not included in the kit.
• OBSERVE BOTH LIFE CYCLE STAGES - Students will be able to witness both the active plasmodial stage and the inactive sclerotial stage, sparking curiosity about this unique organism’s behavior and biology.
• BEGINNER-FRIENDLY EXPERIMENT - Perfect for students with no microbiology experience, this kit provides an easy introduction to observing the fascinating life cycle of the slime mold Physarum polycephalum.

Product Details:

• Package Quantity: 1