Please note that the times listed are approximations and may differ. Please read through the procedure and plan accordingly.
Lab 1 Introduction to Science
Time Required: 60 minutes, plus 7 - 10 days for observation
Additional Materials: Water
Lab 2 Cell Structure and Function
Time Required: 90 minutes (plus 24 hours in advance for preparation)
Additional Materials: Kitchen knife, microwave, and a hot pad or towel.
Lab 3 Mitosis and Meiosis
Time Required: 90 minutes
Additional Materials: Blue and red markers, internet access, and computer access.
Lab 4 Diffusion and Osmosis
Time Required: 120 minutes
Additional Materials: Scissors, water, paper towel, two different potato types, knife, and a cutting board.
Lab 10 Blood and the Heart
Time Required: 90 minutes plus 7 – 14 days for observation
Additional Materials: Scissors, water, tape, and two uncooked eggs.
Lab 11 The Circulatory System
Time Required: 90 minutes
Additional Materials: None.
Lab 12 The Lymphatic System
Time Required: 60 - 90 minutes
Additional Materials: None.
Lab 13 The Respiratory System
Time Required: 60 minutes
Additional Materials: Participant.
Lab 14 The Urinary System
Time Required: 60 minutes
Additional Materials: Water, hot water bath, and a hot pad or towel.
Lab 15 Electrolytes, Water, Acids, and Bases
Time Required: 60 minutes
Additional Materials: Distilled water, participant, and paper towels.
Lab 16 The Digestive System
Time Required: 60 - 90 minutes
Additional Materials: Drinking glass, water, and saliva.
Lab 17 Nutrition
Time Required: 120 minutes, plus 3 days for data collection
Additional Materials: Computer access, internet access, a pen or pencil, distilled water, hot water, fork, knife, a potato, an onion, and an egg white.
Lab 18 The Reproductive System
Time Required: 60 - 90 minutes
Additional Materials: None