Applying what was learned in Lab 1, students study the movement of water within the plant, then prepare and study sections of fresh plant stem tissueRequired, but not included: microscope(s), slides and coverslips, ring stands and clamps, 100 W light source, fan, scale or balance, spray bottle, 10 ml pipets, spatulas, razor or scalpel blades, potting soil, petroleum jelly, 50% ethanol, mounting media, and large plastic bags. For 10 student groups.

Duration: 1-2 hours or two lab periods.

Kit contents:
• Bush bean seeds (allow 2 week seedling growth prior to day of lab)
• Toluidine Blue-O stain
• Parawax
• Microtomes—nut/bolt form
• Petri plates
• 0.1 ml pipets
• Complete instructions
• Instructions