Innovating Science® - Distance Learning: Osmosis and Diffusion

This lab allows students to learn about two forms of passive transport, diffusion and osmosis, and compare and contrast the similarities and differences between the two processes. Students will first investigate the process of diffusion, and determine the effect of solution temperature on the rate of diffusion of a solute. Then, they will set up an environment that is likely to facilitate osmosis, and gather data to determine whether or not osmosis occurred over a set period of time. Kit contains an Instruction Manual and enough material for 2 groups of students.

Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)*

Disciplinary Core Ideas: LS1.A
Performance Expectations: MS-LS1-2; MS-LS1-3; HS-LS1-2; HS-LS1-3
Cross Cutting Concepts: Systems and System Models; Structure and Function; Stability and Change
Engineering Practices: Developing and Using Models; Planning and Carrying Out Investigations

Kit Includes:
3 mL    Blue food coloring
20 mL  Deionized water
1          Sucrose QuickSolution (to make 20 mL of 1M solution)
2 pcs   Dialysis tubing
4          Plastic cups
2          Graduated pipettes
2          Plastic vials

DOT Info:
Non-regulated

*"Next Generation Science Standards" is a registered trademark of Achieve. Neither Achieve nor the lead states and partners that developed the Next Generation Science Standards was involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

Innovating Science® products are For Laboratory Use Only