In this Carolina STEM Challenge®, students become animal trainers to learn about isopod behavior. Lab groups study animal preferences and behavior and then develop and design experiments to encourage isopods to move towards a specific target. This kit provides enough material for 32 students working in groups of 4. Note: Kit includes perishable materials for immediate use.

Shipping & Handling

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Cold Packs

Safety & Storage

Storage Temperature

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Safety Statement

For Educational & Research Use Only (RUO). Not for diagnostic purposes.

Regulatory & Compliance

Specifications

CLASS

Arthropods

SHIPPING NOTES

This item contains living or perishable material and ships via 2nd Day or Overnight delivery to arrive on a date you specify during Checkout. To ensure freshness during shipping, a Living Materials Fee may apply to orders containing these items.

*USAGE / SAFETY STATEMENT

For Educational & Research Use Only (RUO). Not for diagnostic purposes.

KIT COMPONENTS

100 Sow Bugs 8 Sorting Brushes 8 Disposable Pipets, 3 mL 8 Choice Chambers 8 Paper Cups 100 Filter Paper 1 Potting Soil, 1 L 1 Labeling Tape, Roll 3 Plant Trays 16 Medicine Cups 1 Carolina Science Online® Resources (1-year subscription) 1 Teachers Manual with Reproducible Student Guide,1 Large Plastic Container (for isopod habitat) 1 Raw Potato or Apple (food source for isopods) 8 Stopwatches or Timing Devices 1 Springwater or Dechlorinated Tap Water, 1 L 8 Beakers or Cups for Water, 100 mL 1 Spray Bottle Other Soil Types (sand, humus, clay, compost, aquarium gravel, etc.) (optional) Various Liquids (beverages, tap water, buffers, etc.) (optional) Other Substrates (sponges, sandpaper, colored construction paper, fabrics, aluminum foil, etc.) (optional) Light Sources (UV lights, colored lights, etc.) (optional) Temperature Sources (hot packs, cold packs, etc.) (optional) Food Sources (potato, apple, etc.) (optional)