Hands-on Mobile Science Labs - Available At No Cost To Missouri Schools.
Equip your classroom with state-of-the-art portable laboratory resources, empowering your students to explore scientific concepts in a hands-on environment. These labs will provide the equipment needed to incorporate engaging activities and expand science experiences, fostering a deeper understanding of life sciences among your students.
For questions or to schedule please email Dr. Richard Norris, Director of Life Sciences Workforce Engagement
The lab equipment and experiments include but are not limited to:
Lab Equipment
Microscopes
Electrophoresis gel rigs (both horizontal and vertical)
Power sources for gel rigs
Water baths
Dry baths
Light box
Hotplate
Microcentrifuges with variable rotors
Pipettors 2-20 ul
Pipette stands and tips
Open Air Shaker (on request)
Incubator
Supporting Supplies
1000 ml plastic bottles/lids
Nupage Mes Bis-Tris Buffer Kit
Invitrogen NuPAGE Bis-Tris protein gels*
High and Low Mass DNA Ladders
Glassware and stains needed for electrophoresis and other applications
*Precast polyacrylamide gels that provide broad molecular weight protein separation with high resolution and sample integrity.
Bacterial Transformation Kit
Employ a novel method for rapid preparation of chemically-competent E. coli cells from overnight bacterial cultures or bacterial colonies with the Thermo Scientific TransformAid™ Bacterial Transformation Kit. The key component of this system is the unique T-solution, which produces competent cells in a few easy steps. The quick and convenient procedure guarantees transformation efficiencies of more than 107 transformants per μg of plasmid DNA, ideal for routine cloning experiments. The option to use bacterial colonies for preparation of competent cells adds flexibility to any cloning experiment.
Exploring Electrophoresis Using Forensic DNA Evidence Kit
Intermediate—Easy to perform; requires some background knowledge.
- Introduce students to the use of DNA analysis in forensic investigations.
- Perform a technically simple, hands-on experiment in 45 minutes with 9-V batteries.
- Discuss advanced topics of PCR and DNA fingerprinting.
Solve a forensic mystery using the tools of biotechnology and the concept of DNA fingerprinting. Students cast agarose gels, load predigested DNA samples, and perform electrophoresis with one to three 9-V batteries. They stain the gels and analyze the banding patterns of DNA collected from the suspects and the crime scene. Demo kit includes beautifully illustrated instructions, free 1-year access to digital resources that support 3-dimensional instruction, as well as needed materials and equipment for 1 instructor to perform the demonstration twice to a classroom. Materials are durable and reusable with replacement parts available.
Inquiries in Science®: Discovering Nucleic Acids Kit
- Simulate protein synthesis in the classroom.
- Model the formation of a mutation at the molecular level.
- Create an onion root tip squash to observe different stages of mitosis.
ABO/Rh Blood Eldoncard 30 Kit
For a class of 30 students. Similar to ABO/Rh Eldoncard 30 Kit (item #699912), but includes 1 vial each of A-, B-, AB+, and O+ aseptic blood cells for blood typing; eliminates the need for students to draw their own blood. Does not include lancets or alcohol preps. With background information, online resource, and instructions. Kit includes voucher to request perishable materials later at your convenience. Contact us or return voucher to request delivery of perishable materials.
Leaf Disk Assay
Students use the floating leaf disk method to study the effects of light intensity and CO2 availability on the rate of photosynthesis. You must supply fresh, green leaves for the activity. Spinach and other fresh, green leafy vegetables or leaves of Wisconsin Fast Plants® are suitable sources. Recommended for Pre-AP® and other introductory biology courses or as a supplement or extension to an AP® Biology lab. Kit contains enough materials for 32 students working in pairs.
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