Saturday, July 22, 2023

Apologia Biology: Lab Equipment

 Some lab equipment, such as test tubes, racks, beakers, and funnels are used in both Chem and Bio.  Some aren’t.  Here is a list of some Bio basics, including a diagram of the parts of a microscope.  (BTW I test kids on the names of the parts of a microscope.). Here are the names of the dissection tools typically in a dissection kit.  Here is a dissection tray and pad.  Keep in mind none of these lists of equipment is exhaustive.  A college-level Bio class might hav incubators, centrifuges, spectrophotometers, and gas chromatograph.  Try to plan a field trip with your Co-op to tour a college lab.  

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