Innovating Science™ AP Biology Investigation Kit No. 11: Transpiration

Students study transpiration/transpiration pull and the role it plays in water/nutrient movement in plants.

Supplier:  Innovating Science™ IS3711

Catalog No. S07061

Includes:

• Eight each: clear tubing 12 in.; tubing clamps; pipettes - 1mL; syringes- 10mL; planting trays- six cells;
• One each: bag potting soil;pack of bean seeds; tube of petroleum jelly; bottle nail polish; Pack of microscope slides
• Teacher's manual and student's guide

Description

Students will design and conduct an experiment to show how altering an environmental condition may affect the rate of transpiration.

• Study the role of stomata
• Examine transpiration in a bean seedling
• Show effect of altering environment
• Meets AP Science Practices 1, 2, 4, 6, and 7, and Big Idea 4
• Materials for 32 students in eight lab groups

Specifications

• Certifications/Compliance: 49 CFR 173.4, meets AP science practices 1, 2, 4, 6, and 7 and big idea 4
• Color: White
• Age: 13 to 20
• Includes: 8 Pieces 12 in. clear tubing, 8 tubing clamps, 8 x 1mL pipettes, 8 x 10mL syringes, 8 planting trays (six cells), 1 bag potting soil, 1 pack of bean seeds, 1 petroleum jelly tube, 1 nail polish bottle, 1 pack of microscope slides, teacher's manual and student's guide
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 12.625 x 9.5 x 6.75 in.

• Product Type: AP Biology Investigation Kit #11: Transpiration
• Grade: 7 to 14
• For Use With (Application): Study the process of transpiration/transpiration pull and the role it plays in water/nutrient movement in plants, study the role of stomata in relation to the transpiration process using a photometer to examine the rate of transpiration in a bean seedling.
• Quantity: 1
• Class Size: 8 Lab Groups or 32 Students