Protista Kingdom Lab - Living Protists, Algae, and Protozoa
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This Protista Kingdom Unit Bundle includes everything you need to teach a unit on protists, algae, and protozoans in a high school biology class. Content covered includes the characteristics of the Protista Kingdom, the classification, structures and functions, and reproduction for representative grPrice $45.00Original Price $59.71Save $14.71
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Students of all ages love to look at living microorganisms under the microscope. This "living lab" of protists, algae and protozoans (Protista Kingdom) provides an extensive look at many different species. This lab was written with a high school biology class in mind, but it is easily adaptable to younger grades.
What will the students be doing? Students view living Spirogyra, Volvox, Diatoms, Ameba, Euglena, Paramecium, Stentor, Dinoflagellates, and more! Students will make wet mount slides of a variety of protists, draw and label cells, make observations, and complete analysis questions.
This lab is the perfect activity to use when teaching about algae and protozoa. I use this lab when teaching the Protista Kingdom. You can view my teaching PowerPoint here: The Kingdom Protista: PowerPoint and Notes for Teacher and Student.
What is Included in this resource?
- 12-Page EDITABLE Student Lab Handout that includes space for drawings and space for observations and answering questions.
- 5-Page Paper-saving Version. Students complete their work on notebook paper.
- Teacher Guide includes ordering information as well as tips and suggestions for successful completion of lab.
- Detailed Teacher Answer Key
Please note the following:
- This lab requires the purchase of living cultures of algae and protozoans. Ordering information is given in the included Teacher Guide.
- This lab requires three to four 55-minute class periods to complete. The lab is completely editable. You can easily eliminate sections for a shorter lab that will meet your time and supplies limits.
Living Cultures Needed (Ordering Information Included in Teacher Guide)
- Spirogyra (algae)
- Algae Survey Mixture
- Diatom Mixture
- Protozoa Survey Set: Includes Ameba, Euglena, Paramecium, Spirostomum, Stentor and Volvox
- Marine Dinoflagellates Set
- Preying Protozoa Set
In addition to these living cultures, you will need the following lab supplies:
- Compound Microscope
- Microscope slides
- Medicine droppers / Dropping pipettes
- Cover slips
- Protoslo®
- Cotton balls
- Congo Red
- Yeast mixture
- Toothpick
- Index card
- Scissors
- Colored pencils
Related resources include:
- Protista Kingdom Complete Unit Bundle
- The Kingdom Protista: PowerPoint and Notes
- Protista Kingdom Task Cards: Algae and Protozoans
- Protista Kingdom Homework Assignments - Set of 4
- Protista Kingdom Set of 4 Quizzes
- Algae Slide Lab
- Algae Crossword Puzzle
- Protozoa Slide Lab
- Protozoa Crossword Puzzle
- Protista Kingdom Vocabulary Word Games (Acrostic Puzzles)
- Kingdom Protista Review Question and Answer PowerPoint
- Protista Kingdom Warm Ups and Bell Ringers
- Protista Kingdom Graphic Organizer
- Protista Kingdom Jeopardy-Style Review Games - Set of 3 Games
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