Alabama Science in Motion

The University of Alabama Mobile Science Project
Biology Laboratory Experiments and Activities 2005/2006

*Note concerning new labs: Remember you must be trained on new labs before you can check them out.

Folder	ASIM Participant Level	Lab Code	Title-Description

B-Skills			Laboratory Skills
	1	B1aTPS	Toilet Paper Strength – use a scientific approach to determine which toilet paper brand has the greatest strength when wet
	1	B1bObscr	Ob-Scertainers – use indirect observation to predict and describe
	1	B1cBrown Box	Brown Box- use indirect observation to predict and describe
	2	B2MePip	Measuring & Pipetting – become proficient with the correct and safe use of pipettes, micropipettes, top-loading balances and centrifuges.
	1	B3MeaHum	Measuring Human Differences – measure and identify some physical characteristics used in anthropometry
	1	B4ScpIn	Introduction to the Microscope – demonstrate proper microscope techniques using the ATC 2000 microscope
	1	B5ScpUs	Using the Microscope – develop skills using the ATC 2000 microscope
	1	B6EquUse	Equipment Usage – equipment operation and maintenance procedures
	2	B7MicMea	Microscopic Measurements – techniques for estimating the size of microscopic organisms
coming soon*	1	B9aLvTh	Classification of Living Things – use flashcards and dichotomous keys to classify living things
*	1	B9b5King	Five Kingdom Classification – use pictures to place organisms into the correct kingdom (paper lab)

C-Cells			Cell Structure and Function
	1	C1Mitos	The Cell Cycle – use prepared onion root tip slides to identify the stages of the cell cycle; calculate the length of time of each phase of the cell cycle
	1	C2aDifOs	Osmosis in Onion Cells – observe the process of osmosis in purple onion cells
	1	C2bOsDif	Osmosis and diffusion – use dialysis tubing to demonstrate osmosis and diffusion. (*This is a College Board AP Biology Lab.)
	2	C3RepDev	Reproduction, Development, and Cellular Division – observe, identify, and draw reproductive cells and tissues, stages of starfish development, and the mitotic cycle
	1	C5CompPA	Comparing Plant and Animal Cells – use of prepared slides and living specimens for comparison between plant (onion) and animal (human cheek) cells
*	1	C6MagCel	Magnetic Cell – illustrate plant and animal cell organelles *requires a magnetic whiteboard
	1	C7CellSz	Cell Size – determine the effect of cell size on the rate of diffusion

D-Gene			Genetics
	2	D1aHeLa	Preparation of Human Chromosome Spread – affix, stain, and visualize human chromosomes mounted on microscope slides
	1	D1bKaryo	Karyotyping – construct and use a simple karyotype to identify a chromosomal disease
	1	D2aKiwi	DNA Extraction (Kiwi) – use common household materials to extract DNA from kiwi fruit
	1	D2bWheat	DNA Extraction (Wheat Germ) – extract DNA from wheat germ using common household materials
	1	D2dCheek	DNA Extraction From Cheek Cells – isolate DNA from human cheek cells using common household chemicals
	1	D3aAlcap	Alcaptonuria – simulation that traces the inheritance of Alcaptonuria through three generations of a family, permitting the genotypes of past and present family members to be determined
	1	D3bSong	The Pedigree Song – construct a pedigree of the family described in a song
	2	D4aDNA	DNA Paternity testing with electrophoresis – analyze DNA fragment patterns generated by gel electrophoresis to determine the paternity of a known child. (*Equipment can be utilized with the College Board AP Biology lab)
	1	D4bMixUp	Mix-up at the Hospital – use DNA profiles to determine whether couples are the parents of particular children. Paper lab
	1	D4cPatCa	A Paternity Case – analyze DNA data to determine whether a particular man is the father of a child.- Paper lab
	1	D4dManip	Manipulating DNA – illustrate the role restriction enzymes play in DNA fingerprinting; analyze DNA fragment sizes generated by restriction enzymes during gel electrophoresis.- Paper lab
	2	D5CatLab	Catlab (computer simulation) – perform cross tests to predict dominance of alleles
	2	D6CatPh	Cat Phenotypes – determine cat genotypes from given phenotypes
	2	D7Corn	Corn Lab – express traits of a dihybrid cross and compare values to theoretical ratios
	2	D8Xsim	Chromosome Simulation – simulate events of mitosis and meiosis with pop-bead chromosomes (*This is a College Board AP Biology lab.)
	2	D9CoTran	Colony Transformation – genetically alter bacteria cultures and identify phenotypic changes resulting from transformation. Genetics and advanced classes only. (*This is a College Board AP Biology lab.)
	1	D10PopSt	Popsicle Stick Genetics – use popsicle sticks to determine the genotype and phenotype of a zygote
	1	D11Ugly Baby	Genetics – become familiar with alleles variations and probability using a coin toss.
	2	D13WhoD	DNA Whodunit Game – use a game to simulate gel electrophoresis. Genetics and advanced classes only.
*	1	D14DraGen	Dragon Genetics – use chromosome filled “dragon” eggs to determine genotypes/phenotypes of offspring
coming soon	2	D15FruFly	Fruit Fly Genetics – Use plastic “fruflies” to simulate sex-linkage, testcrosses, monohybrid, and dihybrid crosses
coming soon	2	D16GnGen	Generating Genetic Variation: The Meiosis Game – use paper models to demonstrate the relationship between independent assortment, segregation, and the production of genetically variable gametes
*Lab Changed Significantly	1	D17PSWW	Protein Synthesis With Words – use a paper lab to simulate transcription and translation
	1	D19DNAmod	DNA Model – construct a model to better understand the molecular structure of DNA

E-Evolve			Evolution
	2	E1Stones	Stones and Bones – measure various hominid skulls to calculate a bio-index
	2	E2MolEvo	Molecular Evolution – compare amino acid sequences to identify organisms that are closely related (paper lab)
	2	E3BeadBug	Bead Bug Lab – use beads to demonstrate natural selection
	1	E4Beak	Bird Adaptation – compare beak adaptations for feeding

F-Micro			Microbiology (Viruses, Monera, Protista)
	1	F1Epidem	Epidemiology – model how an infectious disease like AIDS can be spread, and the factors affecting its spread
	1	F2Aseptc	Aseptic Technique – learn how to safely handle bacteria
	2	F3Sstain	Simple Stain – learn techniques for making prepared slides of bacteria
	2	F4Binhib	Bacteria Inhibition – determine the effectiveness of common antibiotics and antiseptics against the growth of bacteria found in the human mouth
	2	F6Termit	Termite Lab – observe symbiotic relationships and identify protozoans found in the termite gut
	2	F7/8Survey	Survey of Microorganisms – overview of Kingdom Protista, using prepared slides.
	1	F9Clean	How Clean Are You? – perform a variety of activities to demonstrate the importance of aseptic technique

G-Fungi			Fungi
	1	G1Lichen	Lichen Lab – identify three forms of lichens and their use as indicators for air pollution

H-Animal			Animal
	1	H1Arthro	Classifying Arthropods – use a dichotomous key to classify arthropods
coming soon	2	H3Tardi	Tardigrade Lab – isolate and identify organisms that are classified within Phylum Tardigrada
coming soon	2	H4Pests	Pests – use key to ID pests; use a field quide to determine destructive behaviors of common pests, identify best management practices, and explore the physiology of insect mouthparts
coming soon	2	H6BdFea	Feather Dissection – observe and dissect major feather types
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