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Chemiluminescent Detection of Diffusion

  • Level: High School
  • Topic: Biochemistry

Description: This activity engages students in observing the results of diffusion through a selectively permeable membrane, monitoring the concentration of solute in water, learning the simple test for starch, and quantitating the chemiluminescence by exposure to photographic paper.

Author:
Evelyn Bradshaw
Research Host:
Joseph LaManna Ph.D.
  • Cleveland Heights High School
    Cleveland, OH
  • 1995 Frontiers in Physiology
  • Summer Research Teacher
  • Case Western Reserve University
    ,
  • 1995 Frontiers in Physiology

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Additional Activity

Criteria useful for reviewing student-centered learning activities include:
In this activity..
An inquiry level of 4 or 5
An integrated Internet component
Assessments for content knowledge
Assessments for process skills
Addressed the "ABC" rules for humans and/or animal use
Use of multiple learning styles and opportunities for all students
Proper safety precautions and warnings

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