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Lab-Aids™ Natural Selection and Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

In this activity, students model the effects of antibiotics on the population of disease-causing bacteria during an infection.
Manufacturer: Lab-Aids™ 904S
Description
Why it is important to take an antibiotic as prescribed? Students model the effects of antibiotics on the population of disease-causing bacteria during an infection. During the simulation, some groups complete the full course of antibiotics, while others miss doses. They then graph populations of more-resistant and less-resistant bacteria. Students observe the selection of more-resistant bacteria that can take place if antibiotic treatment is intermittent or discontinued prematurely. Through this activity, student learn why it's important to take 'the full course' of antibiotics. Accommodates unlimited classes, each with 16 groups of 2 students. Includes Teacher guide, student sheets and assessment questions.
Specifications
To observe the selection of more-resistant bacteria | |
Natural Selection And Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Kit | |
32 Students |
Teacher's guide with msds, 32 student worksheets and guides, 320 blue disks, 240 yellow disks, 240 red disks, 16 number cubes, bacteria graph sample 1 and 2 transparency, 32 bacteria graphs | |
50 min. |
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