Diversity of Life Next Generation
Students will make the elodea mount with a drop of the paramecium culture.
Madagascar hissing cockroaches may be available at pet stores for purchase or at local schools, zoos, or museums to borrow.
Do not release the Madagascar hissing cockroaches into the local environment. See suggestions for care after the course in Materials, Planning for Live Organisms.
Organism
Investigation and Part
Amount Needed
Delta Part # (Live Organism Coupon (LOC))
When to Order
Notes
Paramecium caudatum culture
Inv. 3, Parts 1-2
1 culture/jar
270-4373
Several days before starting Inv. 3, Part 1
The culture will be used over several days so don't use it up all at once.
Elodea sprigs
Inv. 3, Part 1
8
270-4372 (for 16 sprigs)
Several days before starting Inv. 3, Part 1
Can be collected locally or purchased at aquarium stores.
Amoeba culture
Inv. 3, Extending the Investigation
1 culture/jar
270-4374
Several days before the end of Inv. 3, Part 4
See Extending the Investigation, Look at other protists
Euglena culture
Inv. 3, Extending the Investigation
1 culture/jar
270-4375
Several days before the end of Inv. 3, Part 4
See Extending the Investigation, Look at other protists
Organisms needed for Inv. 3 (paramecium, elodea, amoeba, euglena)
Inv. 3, Parts 1-2, and Extending the Investigation
1 set of 4 organisms
270-4388
Several days before starting Inv. 3, Part 1
Euglena and amoeba are used after Inv. 3 in Extending the Investigation: Look at other protists
Madagascar hissing cockroaches
Inv. 8, Parts 1-2 and Extending the Investigation
16
270-4377
Several days before starting Inv. 8, Part 1
Each group needs a male and a female.