What can urine tell us?

In this lab activity, students will employ Life Science Standard (LS1) to explore the various substances that may be present in a sample of urine. Students will study artificial urine samples with Vitamin C, phosphates, glucose, and albumin. The students' understanding of these activities will allow them to understand how examining urine is a way to gauge a person's health and detect disease.

This kit has been aligned with all published National Standards. Pre- and Post-laboratory assessments and vocabulary words all target specific "Did You Know" concepts that link the real world with the scientific standards explored. Astudent copymaster is also included. Materials included for 5 groups of students.

Materials included:
Artificial Urine, 500 mL
Artificial Urine with Vitamin C, 500 mL
Artificial Urine with Phosphates, 500 mL
Artificial Urine with Glucose, 500 mL
Artificial Urine with Albumin, 500 mL
Instructions including answer key and student worksheets


Materials not included:
Acetic acid, 10% v/v, 500 mL - 947W5206
Benedict's solution, 500 mL - 940W4106
Bromothymol blue indicator dye, 0.1%, 500 mL - 944W7106
Clinitest tablets - 14W4112
Glucose test strips - 14W4119
Test tubes
Test tube rack
Eye droppers
Bunsen burner
Striker
Graduated cylinder or graduated pipettes
Hot plate
Beakers
Water
Thermometer


Time requirements:
This activity can be completed in 45-60 minutes.

• Students Examine Artificial Urine Samples
• Material for Five Groups of Tests
• Estimated Lab Time: 40 to 60 Minutes
• Kit Aligned with National Standards
• Pre- and Post-Laboratory Assessments Included

In this lab activity, students employ the Life Science Standard (LS1) to explore the various substances that may be present in a sample of urine. Students study artificial urine samples for Vitamin C, phosphates, glucose, and albumin. Their understanding of these activities helps them recognize how examining urine is one way to gauge a person's health and detect disease.

This kit aligns with published National Standards and has material for five groups of tests. Pre- and post-laboratory assessments are included.