In this investigation, students figure out why red blood cells appear smaller when they are in salt water.
The Red Blood Cells in Salt Water kit includes all the materials that students will need to design and carry out an investigation.
This kit includes enough materials for 8 groups of students.
Materials:
- Dialysis Tubing
- Electronic Scales
- Pitchers
- Salt
- Funnels
- Pipettes
- Measuring Cups
Alignment with Academic Standards for Science
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Code |
Performance Expectation |
NGSS |
MS-LS1-2 |
Develop and use a model to describe the function of a cell as a whole and ways parts of cells contribute to the function. |
Core Idea(s)
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LS1: Structure and Function of Organisms
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LS4: Matter and Energy Cycles and Processes
Practices
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SEP2: Developing and using models
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SEP3: Planning and carrying out investigations
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SEP4: Analyzing and interpreting data
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SEP6: Constructing explanations and designing solutions
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SEP7: Engaging in argument from evidence
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SEP8: Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information
Crosscutting Concepts
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CC4: Systems and system models
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CC5: Energy and matter
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