In Properties of Gases, students are introduced to kinetic molecular theory and learn about the physical relationships that exist between temperature, pressure, volume and density in gases. Students will see how the gas laws apply to living systems by developing an experimental design to measure the production and consumption of oxygen and carbon dioxide during cellular respiration. Part of the multivolume Science Lab Investigations! DVD Series. Includes a Teacher's Guide.
Titration allows students to apply scientific concepts to discover what a titration is, how it is performed and how to determine when it is complete. Students see how this technique is applied in a number of real-world settings and become actively engaged in an experiment by using a scientific approach to determine the amount of vitamin C in a number of foods. Viewers learn about proper safety procedures as they watch a group of high school students gather, organize and present their data. Part of the multivolume Science Lab Investigations! DVD Series. Includes a Teacher's Guide.
In The Laws of Motion: Hovercrafts, students will learn how to make and use models to investigate the principles behind the laws of motion. As they test and refine their project, students -- and viewers -- are encouraged to make predictions based on experimental evidence as they learn to calculate the effect of forces on the motion of objects. The concepts of Newtonian mechanics are investigated by using clear demonstrations and graphics, and students discover how technological advancements are built on scientific knowledge. Part of the multivolume Science Lab Investigations! DVD Series. Includes a Teacher's Guide.
Discover how scientists are able to learn about the world around us by studying how light interacts with matter. Spectrophotometry gives students an understanding of the principles of spectral analysis and explains the relationship between absorbance and transmittance. Students then go inside the lab to put this information into action as they perform serial dilutions, develop a standard curve and determine the concentration of aspirin in two unknown solutions using a spectrophotometer. In the process, they use proper scientific procedures and come to understand that measurement errors may affect calculations. Part of the multivolume Science Lab Investigations! DVD Series. Includes a Teacher's Guide.
Cutting and pasting DNA fragments together are among the first techniques learned in the molecular biology lab, and are fundamental to all recombinant DNA work. In DNA Transformation, viewers will become familiar with sterile technique in the lab and learn about the basic tools used by molecular biologists. They will observe how genes are isolated by using gel electrophoresis. Students conduct an investigation in which they insert recombinant DNA into living bacteria, transforming them into organisms that glow in the dark! Part of the multivolume Science Lab Investigations! DVD Series. Includes a Teacher's Guide.
Comparative Anatomy: Dissection uses systematics and anatomy to illustrate the similarities and differences of systems in different organisms. Students learn how advances in medicine have come from the careful study of organs and have an opportunity to discuss the ethical codes of scientists. Through a lab investigation, students become comfortable with the scientific tools and habits of mind used in the fields of gross anatomy and histology. Part of the multivolume Science Lab Investigations! DVD Series. Includes a Teacher's Guide.
In Chromatography, viewers learn a valuable technique for the rapid separation of chemical mixtures. After the scientific principles of paper chromatography are conveyed through real-life demonstrations and clear graphics, students move into the lab to analyze a number of ink samples, calculating Rf values for the pigments found in each sample. Students investigate the experimental techniques used to determine if two samples are identical by creating a unique visual "fingerprint" of each tested substance. They also explore the factors affecting each separation and extend the investigation by choosing different solvents for the mobile phase. See how gas chromatography is used in arson investigations and how thin-layer chromatography can be utilized to confirm a document's authenticity. Part of the multivolume Science Lab Investigations! DVD Series. Includes a Teacher's Guide.
In Chromatography, viewers learn a valuable technique for the rapid separation of chemical mixtures. After the scientific principles of paper chromatography are conveyed through real-life demonstrations and clear graphics, students move into the lab to analyze a number of ink samples, calculating Rf values for the pigments found in each sample. Students investigate the experimental techniques used to determine if two samples are identical by creating a unique visual "fingerprint" of each tested substance. They also explore the factors affecting each separation and extend the investigation by choosing different solvents for the mobile phase. See how gas chromatography is used in arson investigations and how thin-layer chromatography can be utilized to confirm a document's authenticity. Part of the multivolume Science Lab Investigations! DVD Series. Includes a Teacher's Guide.