Egg To Chicken - 2 Week Check Out - The kit includes models and photos of a chick's daily development from the inside of an egg from fertilization to hatching. Kit also includes: A power point of a chick's development from the first day to the 21st day, a poster showing the life cycle of a chick, and printed educational material showing the process of how to hatch your chick.
Keyword: kit/model/trunk | | |
Anabaena - Anabaena is a genus of filamentous, un-branched Cyanobacteria consisting of bead-like cells and enlarged spores or heterocysts. Teach concepts of gene differentiation with Anabaena's barrel-shaped heterocysts. Excellent organism to discuss the complex relationship between bacteria, Cyanobacteria, and algae. MAXIMUM OF 6 PER ORDER.
Keyword: algae/protist | AlgaeProtista Care.doc | |
Chlamydomonas reinhardtii - Demonstrates isogamous reproduction where gametes are similar in appearance and behavior. MAXIMUM OF 6 PER ORDER.
Keyword: algae/protist | AlgaeProtista Care.doc | |
Oscillatoria - Oscillatoria is a genus of filamentous green algae that moves by sliding filaments back and forth against each other.
Filamentous, freshwater green algae,unbranched trichome, highly sheathed. Genus gets its name from the oscillating motion it exhibits. MAXIMUM OF 6 PER ORDER.
Keyword: algae/protist | AlgaeProtista Care.doc | |
Rat (LIVE) - **Note: We do not send water bottles unless you specify that it is for 2-week check out only. Please specify when ordering if rodent will be used only as a two week check out or kept for a classroom pet. If kept as a classroom pet you are responsible for providing it's habitat.
A rodent similar in appearance and behavior to a mouse, only considerably larger. May be used in genetic or nutrition studies or can be kept as a classroom pet.
Keyword: mammals/rodent/rat | Healthy Pets -Rodents001.PDF Mammal Safety.doc rats.doc | |
Mice (LIVE) - **Note: We do not send water bottles unless you specify that it is for 2-week check out only. Please specify when ordering if rodent will be used only as a two week check out or kept for a classroom pet. If kept as a classroom pet you are responsible for providing it's habitat.
May be used in genetic or nutrition studies or can be kept as a classroom pet. Please contact Living Science (210-370-5688 or livingscience@esc20.net) with any specifics.
Keyword: mammals/rodent | Healthy Pets -Rodents001.PDF Mammal Safety.doc | |
Spirogyra - Spirogyra is a genus of filamentous green algae with chloroplasts arranged in a helical (spiral) pattern. Excellent food source for freshwater snails and fish. Undergoes both sexual and asexual reproduction. Spirogyra are a genus of Chlorophyte algae that can be found in freshwater lakes and ponds. They are characterized by green plastids and cell walls composed of cellulose. MAXIMUM OF 6 PER ORDER.
Keyword: algae/protist | AlgaeProtista Care.doc | |
Vinegar Eels - Turbatrix aceti (Anguillula). Lives in vinegar on the fungus forming the "mother." MAXIMUM OF 6 PER ORDER.
Keyword: nematode/protist/algae | | |
Mealworm Lifecycle Kit - 2 Week Check Out - Includes life cycle poster, 4 models of the life cycle stages,and worksheets on the life cycle of the mealworm.
Keyword: kit/model/trunk/life cycle | | |
Brine Shrimp Eggs - Place these eggs in a brine solution for two days in order to make the shrimp (Artemia) hatch.
Keyword: crustacea | brineshrimp.doc | |
Prepared Nutrient Agar Slant - General purpose media to support the growth of a variety of bacteria and fungi. Must be refrigerated until used. Keyword: agar/slant/fungi/bacteria |
Microorganisms in the Science Laboratory.docx Microorganisms in the Science Laboratory.docx | |
Oedogonium foveolatum - Freshwater, Filamentous, Homothallic strain. Characterized by green plastids and cell walls composed of cellulose.
MAXIMUM OF 6 PER ORDER.
Keyword: algae/protist | AlgaeProtista Care.doc | |
PTC Paper - PTC Paper lets you test genetic variation in tasting abilities. The PTC chemical causes a bitter flavor for some people. Test your friends or your students. 100 sheets per bottle.
Keyword: ptc/seed | | |
Petri Dishes (NO AGAR) - Empty disposable sterile petri dishes. May be used for growing seeds and for other experiments.
PLEASE ORDER EXACT QUANTITY NEEDED.
Keyword: petri/bacteria/fungi/seed | | |
Owl Pellets (PRESERVED) - Castings of undigested materials from what the owls eat (skeletal bones, beaks, claws, etc.). Limit 1 per every 2 students. A dissection diagram will be shipped with each order.
THESE ARE FOR CLASSROOM USE ONLY.
Keyword: preserved/owl | LME-303 Owl Pellet lab.pdf Owl Pellets in the Classroom.docx | |
Sheep Eyes (PRESERVED) - Formalin preserved sheep eye. Limit 1 per every 2 students. A dissection diagram will be shipped with each order.
Keyword: preserved/eyes | LME-304 Eye Dissection.PDF Preserved Specimens.docx | |
Insect Collections - 2 Week Check Out - A collection of insects showing 7 major orders. Includes a 60 pg. booklet on the Insects of Texas. Keyword: kit/collection/insects | | |
Prepared Nutrient Agar Petri Plates - General purpose media to support the growth of a variety of bacteria and fungi. Must be refrigerated until used. Comes with bio-hazard bags. Quantities could be limited. PLEASE ORDER EXACT QUANTITY.
Keyword: agar/slant/fungi/bacteria
| Microorganisms in the Science Laboratory.docx | |
Deionized Water - Water that has had almost all of its mineral ions removed. PLEASE SPECIFY NUMBER OF GALLONS NEEDED. A MAXIMUM OF 10 GALLONS WILL BE SENT PER SHIPMENT.
PLEASE RETURN EMPTY BOTTLES TO LIVING SCIENCES.
Keyword: water/DI water/bacteria/fungi | | |
Fern Mini Marsh - Hydrate fern spores and pour them over a hydrated peat pellet. Cover with growth cone and set minimarsh under a light bank or in a window. Germinated fern spores produce prothallia (gametophytes) in 2 to 4 weeks and young sporophytes in 5 to 6 weeks.LIMIT ONE PER TEACHER.
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Marchantia (Liverwort) - For High School use only. Sometimes known as the common liverwort with a wide distribution around the world. It is variable in appearance and has several subspecies. It is dioicous, having separate male and female plants. Shipped in small quantities.
Keyword: plants | | |
Assorted Plants (6 per set)(Order # of sets) - Our selection of all plants available. NOTE: PLANTS ARE FOR CLASSROOM CURRICULUM ONLY. WHEN ORDERING FOR MORE THAN ONE TEACHER. PLEASE SPECIFY THE QUANTITY OF TEACHERS ON ORDER. Teachers are limited to the following quantities per school year: 24 total for elementary school teacher, 30 total for middle school teacher, and 36 total for high school teacher.
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Coleus - Dicot. Red and green variegated leaves, it is native to the tropics and warmer temperate regions. You can use these plants for vegetative reproduction studies, plant growth experiments using hormones, and other investigations. NOTE: PLANTS ARE FOR CLASSROOM CURRICULUM ONLY. WHEN ORDERING FOR MORE THAN ONE TEACHER, PLEASE SPECIFY THE QUANTITY OF TEACHERS ON ORDER. Teachers are limited to the following quantities per school year: 24 total for elementary school teacher, 30 total for middle school teacher, and 36 total for high school teacher.
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Begonia - Dicot. A fibrous rooted flowering plant native to the tropics that can also be maintained in the classroom. NOTE: PLANTS ARE FOR CLASSROOM CURRICULUM ONLY. WHEN ORDERING FOR MORE THAN ONE TEACHER, PLEASE SPECIFY THE QUANTITY OF TEACHERS ON ORDER. Teachers are limited to the following quantities per school year: 24 total for elementary school teacher, 30 total for middle school teacher, and 36 total for high school teacher.
Keyword: plant | | |
Planaria (dugesia dorotocephala) - This is the most widely studied Turbellarian, a free-living flatworm commonly used in science fair projects.
Approx. 25 to 30 per jar.
MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE DURING HOT WEATHER MONTHS. MAXIMUM OF 6 JARS PER ORDER.
Keyword: platyhelminthes, flatworm | | |
Amoeba proteus - Classical example of a rhizopod. Delicate, very small, and difficult to see and culture. NOT RECOMMEMDED FOR ELEMENTARY CLASSROOMS. MAXIMUM OF 6 JARS PER ORDER.
Keyword: protist/algae | | |
Blepharisma - Pink to bright rose color. Characterized by cilia; nearly all possess two types of nuclei. MAXIMUM OF 6 JARS PER ORDER.
Keyword: Protista/algae | | |
Euglena sp. (gracilis) - Characterized by a lack of rigid cellulosic walls, instead these organisms have pellicles made of protein. They store paramylon instead of starch. Excellent for studying general flagellates.
MAXIMUM OF 6 JARS PER ORDER.
Keyword: protist/algae | AlgaeProtista Care.doc | |
Mixed Protozoans - Recommended when diversity of structure is to be observed. A mixture of most Protista. MAXIMUM OF 6 JARS PER ORDER.
Keyword: Protista/algae | | |
Paramecium caudatum - This ciliate is characterized by a massive macronucleus and compact micronuclei. MAXIMUM OF 6 JARS PER ORDER.
Keyword: protista/algae | | |
Paramecium multimicronucleatum - Paramecium multimicronucleatum is one of the largest species of Paramecium. This ciliate contains a single macronucleus and four or more micronuclei. MAXIMUM OF 6 PER ORDER.
Keyword: protist/algae
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Spirostomum - A very large Protozoa that graphically demonstrates the basic animal cell. MAXIMUM OF 6 JARS PER ORDER.
Keyword: protist/algae | | |
Stentor - This organism is easily recognized by its trumpet-shape and blue coloration. It is quite large and is a good option for students that are just starting to look at the microscopic world. MAXIMUM OF 6 PER ORDER.
Keyword: protist/algae | | |
Snake (LIVE) Ball Python - 2 Week Check Out - Nonvenomous reptile, native to Africa, popular within the pet trade. Please specify in order if species substitution can be made. All cages are secured with a tight rubber strap stretched across the top from left to right.
Teachers are asked NOT TO FEED THE SNAKES. PLEASE NO MORE THAN ONE SNAKE PER CAMPUS.
Keyword: reptile/snake
| safety-around-reptiles-H.pdf Snake Safety2020.pdf | |
Anole (LIVE ) - 2 Week Check Out - A small green lizard that changes color from green to brown. Anole must be left in habitat container and can not be handled. LIMIT ONE ANOLE PER TEACHER. IF ORDERING FOR MORE THAN ONE TEACHER PLEASE SPECIFY IN THE TEACHER COMMENTS. PLEASE RETURN SPRAY BOTTLE WITH HABITAT AND ANOLE. Please order crickets for feeding.
Keyword: reptiles/lizard/crickets | safety-around-reptiles-H.pdf Anole Safety2020.pdf Anole Care2020.pdf | |
Dwarf Aquarium Frog (LIVE) - These small aquatic amphibians breed readily in a freshwater tropical aquarium. These frogs are very active and are excellent for classroom observation. Easy to maintain and do not require large aquaria. They feed on Daphnia and small earthworms. Specimens are approximately 1" to 1.5" in size. ONE PER TEACHER.
Keyword: amphibians/fish/frog | Classroom Fish Information Sheet.pdf LMP-164 African Dwarf Frogs.pdf | |
Beets - Germinates in 5 days under optimum temperature and moisture conditions. 50 seeds per package. Order number of packages required.
Keyword: seeds/vegetables/flowers | | |
Cucumber - Germinates in 3 days under optimum temperature and moisture conditions. 50 seeds per package. Order number of packages required.
Keyword: seeds/vegetables/flowers | | |
Mung Beans - Germinates in 3 days under optimum temperature and moisture conditions. 50 seeds per package. Order number of packages required.
Keyword: seeds/vegetables/flowers | | |
Structure & Function - 2 Week Check Out - Adaptations kit with core information, learning activities, games, reference books, animal track rubbing plates and stamps.
Keyword: kit/model/trunk | | |
GENETIC Corn Seed (Secondary and Genetic Use Only) - Growing seedlings demonstrates dominance, segregation, gene pairs, as well as probability in the statistics of genetics. 100 seeds per package. NOTE: FOR SECONDARY USE ONLY.
Keyword: seeds/genetic | | |
Green Beans - Germinates in 6 days under optimum temperature and moisture conditions. 50 seeds per package. Order number of packages required.
Keyword: seeds/vegetables/flowers | | |
Lima Beans - Germinates in 7 days under optimum temperature and moisture conditions. 50 seeds per package. Order number of packages required.
Keyword: seeds/vegetables/flowers | | |
Peas - Germinates in 6 days under optimum temperature and moisture conditions. 50 seeds per package. Order number of packages required.
Keyword: seeds/vegetables/flowers | | |
Green Tree Frog (LIVE) - 2 Week Check Out - These fascinating frogs are uniquely adapted for climbing with prominent adhesive pads on the ends of their digits. Will occasionally vocalize, especially during springtime. Recommend no handling of these fast and slippery creatures. LIMIT OF ONE TREE FROG PER TEACHER. IF ORDERING FOR MORE THAN ONE TEACHER PLEASE SPECIFY IN THE TEACHER COMMENTS. Please order crickets for feeding, and RETURN SPRAY BOTTLE with the frog.
Keyword: amphibians/frog/cricket | Tree frog Care2020.pdf Tree Frog Safety2020.pdf safety-around-reptiles-H.pdf | |
Pinto Beans - Germinates in 6-7 days under optimum temperature and moisture conditions. 50 seeds per package. Order number of packages required.
Keyword: seeds/vegetables/flowers | | |
Radish - Germinates in 3 days under optimum temperature and moisture conditions. 50 seeds per package. Order number of packages required.
Keyword: seeds/vegetables/flowers | | |
Rye - Germinates in 3 days under optimum temperature and moisture conditions. 50 seeds per package. Order number of packages required.
Keyword: seeds/vegetables/flowers | | |
Squash - Germinates in 9 days under optimum temperature and moisture conditions. 50 seeds per package. Order number of packages required.
Keyword: seeds/vegetables/flowers | | |
Sunflower - Germinates in 10 days under optimum temperature and moisture conditions. 50 seeds per package. Order number of packages required.
Keyword: seeds/vegetables/flowers | | |
Leopard Frog (LIVE) - NOT FOR DISSECTION. Leopard grass frog. These frogs can be kept as a class pet and will not come with its own habitat. One per teacher please. Please order crickets for feeding.
Keyword: amphibians/frogs/crickets | Leopard FrogCare.pdf safety-around-reptiles-H.pdf | |
Crickets (Live - One Size Feeds All) - Crickets for feeding tree frog, anole lizard, tarantula, turtles, and leopard frog. 12 per container. PLEASE SPECIFY NUMBER OF CONTAINERS. If crickets are needed on a weekly basis, repeat orders can be place on the "Online Order" page.
Our crickets are gut loaded with High Calcium Diet food.
Keyword: arthropoda/insect | cricket.docx Cricket Safety.doc | |
Frogs (PRESERVED) - Formalin preserved grass frog. Limit 1 per every 2 students. A dissection diagram will be shipped with each order.
Keyword: preserved/amphibian/frog
| LME-302 Frog Dissection.PDF Preserved Specimens.docx | |
Gerbils (LIVE) - **Note: We do not send water bottles unless you specify that it is for 2-week check out only. Please specify when ordering if rodent will be used only as a two week check out or kept for a classroom pet. If kept as a classroom pet you are responsible for providing it's habitat.
Small furry mammal with long tail. Very active during the day. Gerbils generally take one mate for life.
Keyword: mammals/rodent | Mammal Safety.doc gerbil.doc Healthy Pets -Rodents001.PDF | |
Hamster(LIVE) - **Note: We do not send water bottles unless you specify that it is for 2-week check out only. Please specify when ordering if rodent will be used only as a two week check out or kept for a classroom pet. If kept as a classroom pet you are responsible for providing it's habitat.
Small furry nocturnal animals with no tail.
Keyword: mammals/rodent | Mammal Safety.doc Healthy Pets -Rodents001.PDF hamsterdocx.docx | |
Rock and Minerals - 2 Week Check Out - Includes 15 labeled rocks, fossil sample, books, and activities. Also included is a 30 minute DVD titled "The Rock Art of Texas" from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Keyword: kit/model/trunk, rock, mineral, fossil. 2-week checkout. | | |
Wildlife Investigations A - 2 Week Check Out - There are over 1,200 species of animals native to Texas and Wildlife Biologists utilize a variety of methods to identify animals, aside from observing the animal in its habitat. This Discovery Trunk allows students to examine the clues animals leave behind and participate in animal identification exercises. This trunk features skulls of a Beaver, Hawk, Bobcat, Quail, Raccoon and Turkey. Printed materials include Curriculum Binder, Stewarding Texas Binder, and a variety of books on skulls, tracks, and scat. A LIMITED SUPPLY OF TWA TRUNKS REQUIRES US TO LIMIT ONE TRUNK PER CAMPUS. If we can't fill your order, try ordering at https://trunks.texas-wildlife.org/
Keyword: kit/model/trunk | | |
Venomous and Non-venomous Spiders - 2 Week Check Out - A resin bar with preserved Brown Recluse and Black Widow spider, book 'Spider and Their Kin', and a folder with limited activities.
Keyword: kit/model/trunk | | |
Snake I.D. Mount - 2 Week Check Out - Mounts to help in identifying venomous and non-venomous snakes in the United States. Keyword: kit/model/trunk/snake | | |
Copperhead Snake Mount - 2 Week Check Out - Model of a venomous snake found in Texas.
Keyword: kit/model/trunk/snake | | |
Coral Snake Mount - 2 Week Check Out - Model of a venomous snake found in Texas.
Keyword: kit/model/trunk/snake | | |
Cottonmouth Snake Mount - 2 Week Check Out - Model of a venomous snake found in Texas.
Keyword: kit/model/trunk/snake | | |
Rattle Snake Mount - 2 Week Check Out - Model of a venomous snake found in Texas.
Keyword: kit/model/trunk/snake | | |
Earthworm (PRESERVED) - Used for dissecting and anatomy studies. Limit 1 per every 2 students. A dissection diagram will be shipped with each order.
Keyword:preserved/earthworm/annelida | earthworm dissect.pdf Preserved Specimens.docx | |
Erythromycin Discs (15 mcg) - Erythromycin Disk Size: Diameter 1/4 inch, 50 Erythromycin Disk 15 mcg disks with re-closable cap. 1 vial per 50 plates.
MAXIMUM OF 6 vials PER ORDER.
Keyword: antibiotic disc/bacteria | Microorganisms in the Science Laboratory.docx | |
Grow Kit - This Kit includes The Seed Story, TeacherVision packet "Plants & Trees", Cactus packet, 2 DVDs, Pumpkin life cycle poster, 2 wildflower guides, Grass Guide, level 1 Read aloud book How A Seed Grows; Keywords - cactus, desert, plants, trees, wildflowers, seeds, kit, life cycle.
2 WEEK CHECK-OUT | | |
Tetracycline (30mcg) - Tetracycline Disk, Diameter: 1/4 inch, 50 Tetracycline 30 mcg disks with re-closable cap. 1 vial per 50 plates.
MAXIMUM OF 6 vials PER ORDER.
Keyword: antibiotic disc/bacteria | Microorganisms in the Science Laboratory.docx | |
Penicillin (2 units) - Penicillin Disk, Diameter: 1/4 inch, 50 Penicillin 10 units disks with re-closable cap. 1 vial per 50 plates.
MAXIMUM OF 6 vials PER ORDER.
Keyword: antibiotic disc/bacteria | Microorganisms in the Science Laboratory.docx | |
Physarum Polycephalum - Physarum polycephalum is a plasmodial slime mold.
Biosafety Level: 1
MAXIMUM OF 6 PER ORDER.
Keyword: fungi | Microorganisms in the Science Laboratory.docx | |
Penicillium notatum - This fungi culture is a source of penicillin (high yield).
Biosafety Level: 1
Fungal Rank: Ascomycetes
MAXIMUM OF 6 PER ORDER.
Keyword: fungi | Microorganisms in the Science Laboratory.docx | |
Streptomycin (5mcg.) - Streptomycin Disk, Diameter: 1/4 inch, 50 Streptomycin 10 units disks with re-closable cap. 1 vial for 50 plates.
MAXIMUM OF 6 vials PER ORDER.
Keyword: antibiotic disc/bacteria | Microorganisms in the Science Laboratory.docx | |
Duckweed (Lemna minor) - Small plants that often cover the water like a green carpet.
Keyword: aquatic/plants | | |
Hornwort, Ceratophyllum - Called the hornwort because of its rough texture; also called coontail because of the appearance of the stem tips with crowded whorls of leaves. 6 tips to a bunch. Please order by the bunch.
Keyword: aquatic/plants | | |
Bacillus cereus - This culture is Gram+, motile rods, and common spore forming.
Biosafety Level: 1
Gram Stain: Positive
Shape: Bacillus (rod-shaped). MAXIMUM OF 6 PER ORDER.
Keyword: bacteria | Microorganisms in the Science Laboratory.docx | |
Elodea densa (Anachris) - An excellent aquarium oxygenator. Elodea densa is great for teaching plant respiration, photosynthesis, and plasmolysis.
Sprigs can be rooted in substrate for aquarium use. 6-8 sprigs per bunch. Please order by the bunch.
Keyword: aquatic/plants | | |
Tarantula (LIVE) - 2 Week Check Out - One of three species of tarantulas will be sent, depending on availability. LIMIT ONE TARANTULA PER TEACHER. IF ORDERING FOR MORE THAN ONE TEACHER PLEASE SPECIFY IN THE TEACHER COMMENTS. USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING. Some people may have an allergic reaction to hairs on tarantula. Please order crickets to feed tarantula.
Keyword: insect/spider/arachnid/cricket | Tarantula Care2020.pdf Tarantula Safety2020.pdf | |
Wild Flower Seeds - Mix of 19 varieties of annuals and perennials for Dry Land, Hummingbird/Butterflies and Bee mix. Sow Germination for the 19 varieties occurs between 10-30 days.
50 seeds per package. Order number of packages required.
Keyword: seeds/vegetables/flowers | | |
Drosophila, Vestigial - Chromosome II Mutants - The common fruit fly is widely used in genetic studies. They express a number of mutations such as eye, wing, and body mutations. Students can study sex-linked, recessive, and dominant mutations. Drosophila also make an excellent live food for mantises, small reptiles, and amphibians. Drosophila demonstrates complete metamorphosis with egg, larva, pupa, and adult stages in its life cycle. The pupae will usually appear within ten days. MAXIMUM OF 6 PER ORDER.
Keyword: fruit fly/arthropoda | | |
"Drosophila, wild" - The common fruit fly is widely used in genetic studies because they express a number of mutations such as eye, wing, and body mutations. Great for studying sex-linked, recessive, and dominant mutations. Easy to maintain with short generation times. Excellent live food for large insects such as praying mantises, small reptiles, and amphibians. Drosophila demonstrates complete metamorphosis with egg, larva, pupa, and adult stages in its life cycle.
MAXIMUM OF 6 PER ORDER.
Keyword: fruit fly/arthropoda | | |
Mealworms, (LIVE) - Teach your students about the complete metamorphosis of an insect with these mealworms. Store mealworms in bran until ready to use. Excellent food source for turtles, salamanders, and fish. 20 per container. PLEASE SPECIFY NUMBER OF CONTAINERS NEEDED. Note: Eggs cannot be seen with the naked eye.
Keyword: arthropoda/mealworm | mealworm.docx Mealworm Safety.doc | |
"Drosophila, yellow" - Chromosome I - The common fruit fly is widely used in genetic studies. MAXIMUM OF 6 PER ORDER.
Keyword: fruit fly/arthropoda
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Texas Wild - This kit includes: Endangered Species of Texas poster, Keep Texas Wild DVD, WETLANDS: Texas Treasures, Exploring Texas Ecoregions, Texas Endangered Species activity book, Endangered & threatened Animals of Texas- life history & management, Mountain lions in Texas pamphlet; 2-week checkout
for more info...https://tpwd.texas.gov/
Keyword: kit/model/trunk | | |
"Drosophila, white" - Chromosome I - The common fruit fly is widely used in genetic studies. MAXIMUM OF 6 PER ORDER.
Keyword: fruit fly/arthropoda
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"Drosophila, sepia" - Chromosome III - The common fruit fly is widely used in genetic studies. MAXIMUM OF 6 PER ORDER.
Keyword: fruit fly/arthropoda | | |
Madagascar Hissing Cockroach (LIVE) - 2 Week Check Out - Large and fierce looking, these natives of Madagascar are actually harmless. They make a hissing sound when alarmed by expelling air through their spiracles. These wingless specimens live for years, bear live young, and rarely escape. They pose no infestation threat and are a fascinating specimen. Size: up to 3". Shipped as a pair. THERE IS A LIMIT OF ONE CONTAINER OF HISSING COCKROACH PER TEACHER. IF ORDERING FOR MORE THAN ONE TEACHER PLEASE SPECIFY IN THE TEACHER COMMENTS.
Keyword: arthropoda/cockroach/insect | hissingcockroach.doc | |
Pollinators - 2 Week Check Out - Includes poster, Pollinator Wheel, work sheets, and educational material on various species that pollinate.
Keyword: kit/bat/seeds/flower/plant | | |
Butterfly Life Cycle - 2 Week Check Out - Includes life cycle poster, 4 models of life cycle stages, Read aloud bookbook, and activity printouts for copying. Keyword: kit/butterfly/flower/seed/plant/life cycle
NEW ADDITION: "Monarch Migration Mayhem" interactive game! | | |
Frog Life Cycle - 2 Week Check Out - Includes 4 models of life cycle stages, life cycle poster, fact sheets, and student work sheets, National Geographic Kids book FROGS - level 1
Keyword: kit/frog/life cycle | | |
Turtle (WATER) - 2 Week Check Out - Shipped in it's own container. TURTLES MUST BE KEPT IN THE CLASSROOM. DO NOT PLACE IN OUTDOOR GARDENS AS THEY CAN DIG OUT OR MAY BE STOLEN. THERE IS A LIMIT OF ONE WATER TURTLE PER TEACHER. IF ORDERING FOR MORE THAN ONE TEACHER PLEASE SPECIFY IN THE TEACHER COMMENTS. Please order crickets for feeding.
Keyword: reptiles/turtle/cricket | Turtle Safety2020.pdf
safety-around-reptiles-H.pdf Water Turtle Care2020.pdf | |
"Drosophila, apterous" - Wingless, Chromosome II - The common fruit fly is widely used in genetic studies. They express a number of mutations such as eye, wing, and body mutations. MAXIMUM OF 6 PER ORDER.
Keyword: fruit fly/arthropoda | | |
Snakes of Texas - 2 Week Check Out - Contains transparencies and print material of the 4 major venomous snakes of Texas, along with facts and habitats, 2 DVD's (one on snake handling), and a Venomous Snakes of Texas Poster, two fold-out guides - Snakes of Central Texas & Snakes of South Texas.
Keyword: kit/model/trunk | | |
Escherichia Coli - This culture is Gram- rods and is a widely studied intestinal organism.
Biosafety Level: 1
Gram Stain: Gram-Negative
Shape: Bacillus (rod-shaped). MAXIMUM OF 6 PER ORDER.
Keyword: bacteria | | |
Turtles of Texas - 2 Week Check Out - Includes 2 folders of activity pages, info & color pictures of sea and land turtles;3 posters; 2 DVDs and 1 Power Point CD; turtle ecology, anatomy & life cycle sheets; Turtles of Texas foldout guide; Sea Grant Texas Turtle packet & coloring book pages. | | |
Micrococcus luteus - This culture is Gram+, nonmotile cocci in clusters with yellow pigment.
Biosafety Level: 1
Gram Stain: Positive
Shape: Coccus (round-shaped). MAXIMUM OF 6 PER ORDER.
Keyword: bacteria | Microorganisms in the Science Laboratory.docx | |
Sarcina lutea - This culture is Gram+, nonmotile cocci; strain of Micrococcus luteus; yellow colonies.
Biosafety Level: 1
Gram Stain: Gram-Positive
Shape: Coccus (round-shaped)
MAXIMUM OF 6 PER ORDER.
Keyword: bacteria | Microorganisms in the Science Laboratory.docx | |
Serratia marcescens D1 - This culture is Gram–, motile rods, stable red pigment, and suitable for UV light experiments. Biosafety Level: 1
Gram Stain: Gram-Negative
Shape: Bacillus (rod-shaped). MAXIMUM OF 6 PER ORDER.
Keyword: bacteria | Microorganisms in the Science Laboratory.docx | |
Tomato Seed - Germinates in 5 days under optimum temperature and moisture conditions. 50 seeds per package. Order number of packages required.
Keyword: seeds/vegetables/flowers | | |
Crayfish (PRESERVED) - A freshwater arthropod. It is excellent for the study of exoskeletons and internal anatomy.
This is a preserved speciman. Limit 1 per every 2 students. A dissection diagram will be shipped with each order.
Keyword: preserved/crustacea | LME-305 Crayfish Dissection.pdf Preserved Specimens.docx | |
Bacillus megaterium - This organism is a common environmental isolate and can be found in soil or in industrial settings.
Biosafety Level: 1
Gram Stain: Gram-Positive
Shape: Bacillus (rod-shaped) MAXIMUM OF 6 PER ORDER.
Keyword: bacteria | Microorganisms in the Science Laboratory.docx | |
Bacillus subtilis - This culture is Gram+, spore-forming, motile rods, and an antibiotic producer. Gram Stain: Positive
Biosafety Level: 1
Gram Stain: Gram-Positive
Shape: Bacillus (rod-shaped). MAXIMUM OF 6 PER ORDER.
Keyword: bacteria | Microorganisms in the Science Laboratory.docx | |
Hydra littoralis (brown) - Hydra are tiny animals closely related to jellyfish. They are a carnivorous species that can be found in healthy freshwater rivers and streams where they attach themselves to plants and rocks.
Limited quantitites.
Keyword: colenterata | | |
Let's Talk Turkey - 2 Week Check Out - This trunk covers a vast amount of information about the Wild Turkey. Inside you will find turkey trivia, Jake and Hen decoys, a turkey foot, male and female scat, a replica egg, real turkey feathers, and turkey calls. Your students will love learning facts about turkey adaptations, habitat, and history. Also included are Bio facts, a CD, and turkey poster. A LIMITED SUPPLY OF TWA TRUNKS REQUIRES US TO LIMIT ONE TRUNK PER CAMPUS. If we can't fill your order, try ordering at trunks.texas-wildlife.org
Keyword: kit/model/trunk | | |
More Than a Drop - 2 Week Check Out - This trunk will open students’ minds to the various facets of water, from raindrops to aquifers. Students will be challenged to think about where water comes from, how it got there, where it ends up, and how it is being used. CONSERVATION is the main message.
A LIMITED SUPPLY OF TWA TRUNKS REQUIRES US TO LIMIT ONE TRUNK PER CAMPUS.
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Crayfish-Live-Cambarus sp. - NOT FOR DISSECTING. Also known as crawdads or crawfish. Freshwater organisms related to marine shrimp and crabs. These freshwater decapods adapt easily to any aquarium and are ideal for introductory scientific investigation with younger students. ONE PER TEACHER. Keyword: crustacea/crawfish | | |
Exploring Adaptations A - 2 Week Check Out - Students can explore the major vertebrate groups while identifying various adaptations of select native Texas animals by examining their skulls, tracks, and more. Students will learn to use field guides and books to further explore animal adaptations. Throughout the lessons, students are encouraged to research wildlife through outdoor observation as well. The trunk includes body coverings of Deer, Turkey and Turtle. Also includes skulls and feet of Deer, Turkey and Armadillo. Printed material includes Curriculum Binder, Stewarding Texas Binder, Texas Critters and Wildlife Guides along with coordinating animal books. Includes track rubbing plates, molds and
models. A LIMITED SUPPLY OF TWA TRUNKS REQUIRES US TO LIMIT ONE TRUNK PER CAMPUS. If we can't fill your order, try ordering at trunks.texas-wildlife.org
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Paramecium bursaria (ciliate) - Paramecium bursaria is a ciliate that contains mutualistic algae called Zoochlorella. The algae lives in the cytoplasma of the Paramecium and provides it with food. Paramecium bursaria grows in dilute Alfalfa Medium (Hay Medium) or Soil Water Medium. Requires light for growth. MAXIMUM OF 6 JARS PER ORDER.
Keyword: Protista/algae | AlgaeProtista Care.doc | |
Chaos (Pelomyxa sp.) - This sarcodine is a large multinucleate amoeba. MAXIMUM OF 6 JARS PER ORDER.
Keyword: Protista/algae | AlgaeProtista Care.doc | |
Egg Incubator with Automatic Egg Turner - 30 Day Check Out - Egg incubator with automatic egg turner. Holds 48 eggs at a time. Comes with a companion binder that includes a hatching guide, information on the 21 days of egg development, and egg related activities. LIMIT 1 PER CAMPUS.
Keyword: kit/model/trunk
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Snake (LIVE) Corn Snake - 2 Week Check Out - This snake is non-venomous and native to Texas. Please specify in order if species substitution can be made. All cages are secured with a tight rubber strap stretched across the top from left to right. Teachers are asked NOT TO FEED THE SNAKES. PLEASE NO MORE THAN ONE SNAKE PER CAMPUS.
Keyword: reptile/snake | safety-around-reptiles-H.pdf Snake Safety2020.pdf | |
Snake (LIVE) Rat Snake - 2 Week Check Out - This snake is non-venomous and native to Texas. Please specify in order if species substitution can be made. All cages are secured with a tight rubber strap stretched across the top from left to right.Teachers are asked NOT TO FEED THE SNAKES. PLEASE NO MORE THAN ONE SNAKE PER CAMPUS.
Keyword: reptile/snake | safety-around-reptiles-H.pdf Snake Safety2020.pdf | |
Snake (LIVE) King Snake - 2 Week Check Out - This snake is non-venomous and native to various regions in the US. Please specify in order if species substitution can be made. All cages are secured with a tight rubber strap stretched across the top from left to right.
Teachers are asked NOT TO FEED THE SNAKES. PLEASE NO MORE THAN ONE SNAKE PER CAMPUS.
Keyword: reptile/snake | safety-around-reptiles-H.pdf Snake Safety2020.pdf | |
Snake (LIVE) Milk Snake - 2 Week Check Out - This snake is non-venomous and native to Texas. Please specify in order if species substitution can be made. All cages are secured with a tight rubber strap stretched across the top from left to right. Teachers are asked NOT TO FEED THE SNAKES. PLEASE NO MORE THAN ONE SNAKE PER CAMPUS.
Keyword: reptile/snake | Snake Safety2020.pdf safety-around-reptiles-H.pdf | |
Exploring Adaptations B - 2 Week Check Out - Students can explore the major vertebrate groups while identifying various adaptations of select native Texas animals by examining their body coverings, skulls, tracks, and more. Students will learn to use field guides and books to further explore animal adaptations. Students are also encouraged to research wildlife through outdoor observation. Trunk includes body coverings, skulls, and feet of Raccoon, Skunk, Porcupine, and Hawk. Printed material includes Curriculum Binder, Stewarding Texas Binder, Texas Critters and Wildlife Guides along with coordinating animal books. Track rubbing plates and molds are also included. A LIMITED SUPPLY OF TWA TRUNKS REQUIRES US TO LIMIT ONE TRUNK PER CAMPUS. If we can't fill your order, try ordering at trunks.texas-wildlife.org
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Wildlife Investigations B - 2 Week Check Out - There are over 1,200 species of animals native to Texas and Wildlife Biologists use a variety of methods to identify animals, aside from observing them in their habitats. This Discovery Trunk allows students to examine the clues animals leave behind in the animal identification exercises. This trunk includes skulls of a Coyote, Duck, Fox, Rabbit, Squirrel, Turtle, and Opossum, as well as, track molds and scat. Printed material includes Curriculum Binder, Stewarding Texas Binder, and a variety of books on skulls, tracks, and scat. LIMITED SUPPLY OF TWA TRUNKS REQUIRES US TO LIMIT ONE TRUNK PER CAMPUS. If we can't fill your order, try ordering at trunks.texas-wildlife.org
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Isopods - Isopods, commonly known as pill bugs or sow bugs. Isopods breathe with gills and require a humid environment for survival. 20 to a container. LIMIT ONE CONTAINER PER CLASSROOM. IF ORDERING FOR MORE THAN ONE CLASSROOM PLEASE SPECIFY IN TEACHER COMMENTS.
Keyword: roly poly/crustacea | | |
Snake (LIVE) Boa Constrictor - 2 Week Check Out - Native to Central and South America this nonvenomous reptile is popular within the pet trade. Please specify in order if species substitution can be made. All cages secured with heavy duty clips and a lock. Combination for the lock is 2-1-4.
Teachers are asked NOT TO FEED THE SNAKES. PLEASE NO MORE THAN ONE SNAKE PER CAMPUS.
Keyword: reptile/snake | Snake Safety2020.doc safety-around-reptiles-H.pdf | |
Autoclave Services - Autoclave services is used to request pick up of used petri dishes, bacteria and fungi. Please have the materials at your drop off/pick up location before school on your regular delivery day.
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Chinese Algae Eaters - Eats algae to help keep aquarium glass clean. Order only 1 per 10-gallon tank. The fish will starve without enough algae to eat and will chase slower fish. Fish food can also be given.
Keyword: fish/algae | Classroom Fish Information Sheet.pdf | |
Black Mollies - Mollies are similar in appearance to their livebearer cousins, the platy and guppies. The molly tends to be slightly larger and more energetic.
Keyword: fish | Classroom Fish Information Sheet.pdf | |
Bat Facts Kit - 61 pages of core print material about bats plus Educator's Activity Book About bats; 'Bats Of The World' Golden Book; 'Frankie The Free-Tailed Bat' book; Bat Skeleton Model; Bats of America poster; Bats of Western Forests poster
bat/kit/flower NEW ADDITION: "Bats On The Move" interactive Game! | | |
Tetras - Similar to angel fish in appearance with black stripes on silver body. They are egg layers.
Keyword: fish | Classroom Fish Information Sheet.pdf | |
Goldfish - Common goldfish are social animals who prefer living in groups. They are egg layers.
Keyword: fish | Classroom Fish Information Sheet.pdf | |
Living Science In-Person Demonstration - ESC 20 Living Science personnel to provide onsite participation related to requested living science material in school science event. ESC 20 Living Science employee will coordinate with school representative for the delivery of material and event information.
1st hour cost is $100.00. $50.00 per each additional hour.
Request must be submitted two weeks prior to event. | | |
Guppies - Small, live bearing fish. Males are colorful.
Keyword: fish | Classroom Fish Information Sheet.pdf | |
Platys - A medium size, colorful, and live bearing fish.
Keyword: fish | Classroom Fish Information Sheet.pdf | |
Body Bag - 2 week checkout; Systematic Me human body book of poems and plays; Maybe You book of science inquiry; student reproducible journal; 3 sets body systems manipulative blocks.
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Aspergillus niger - This fungi culture is a common airborne contaminant with black conidia. It is occasionally pathogenic on squash.
Biosafety Level: 1
Fungal Rank: Ascomycetes
MAXIMUM OF 6 PER ORDER.
Keyword: fungi | Microorganisms in the Science Laboratory.docx | |
Rhizopus stolonifer (-) - Fungi cultures are labeled by name and media on which they are cultivated.
Biosafety Level: 1
Fungal Rank: Zygomycetes
MAXIMUM OF 6 PER ORDER.
Keyword: fungi | Microorganisms in the Science Laboratory.docx | |
Rhizopus stolonifer (+) - Known as black bread mold.
Biosafety Level: 1
Fungal Rank: Zygomycetes
MAXIMUM OF 6 PER ORDER.
Keyword: fungi | Microorganisms in the Science Laboratory.docx | |