Live Organism Schedule
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Live Organism Schedule For FOSS Next Generation Edition Modules
Next Generation | Third Edition | Second Edition | Texas Edition
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.
Milkweed Bugs
Inv. 1 Part 1
30
270-4380
Order a week prior to Inv. 1
Bugs will arrive in last instar or as adults. (It takes about 5-7 days for bugs to reach maturity.)
Pond Snails
Inv. 4, Part 2,
session 1
50
270-1896
(for 25 snails)
Several days before starting Inv. 4, Part 2.
Snails might lay egg masses on plants or sides of aquarium.
Scuds:Gammarus
Inv. 4, Part 2,
session 1
50
Not available separately
Several days before starting Inv. 4, Part 2.
Can possibly be obtained locally.
Elodea sprigs
Inv. 4, Part 2,
session 1
36
270-4372 (for 16 sprigs)
Several days before starting Inv. 4, Part 2.
Can possibly be obtained locally.
Duckweed
Inv. 4, Part 2,
session 1
2 oz. jar
270-1930
Several days before starting Inv. 4, Part 2.
Can be collected locally or purchased at aquarium stores.
Guppies
Inv. 4, Part 2,
session 1
26
270-0367 (for 10 guppies)
Several days before starting Inv. 4, Part 2.
Shipping will stress the guppies. A few may die. Avoid weekend arrival.
Tubifex worms
Inv. 4, Part 2,
session 1
1/2 oz.
270-3172
Several days before starting Inv. 4, Part 2.
Optional. Can be purchased at aquarium stores.
Isopods
Inv. 4, Part 2,
session 2
50
270-1710
Several days before starting Inv. 4, Part 2 session 2
Can also be collected locally.
Land snails
Inv. 4, Part 2,
session 2
2-3 per group
No coupon
Several days before starting Inv. 4, Part 2 session 2
Optional. Can be collected if available in your area.
Redworms
Inv. 4, Part 2,
session 2
150
1450925
Several days before starting Inv. 1, Part 2
20 worms are for the worm habitat in Inv. 1.
130 worms are for the terrariums in Inv. 4.
Organisms for Mini Ecosystem(Includes all of the above except Milkweed bugs and land snails.)
Inv. 4
1 set
270-4379
One week prior to starting Investigation 4
Will need to obtain redworms for worm habitat prior to Inv. 1, Part 2. Redworms can also be purchased at bait stores.