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Bacteria Science Kit (I): #1 Best Selling Bacteria Science Fair Kit. Pre-poured LB Agar Plates and Cotton Swabs Plus Free E-Book for Science Fair Project with Award Winning Experiments
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- Biotech Quality, Fresh and Ready-to-Use: Factory-direct fresh 10 100-mm Pre-poured sterile LB-agar plates and 10 sterile 6-inch long swabs (in 5 pouches), 2 sterile dilution tubes and 2 transfer pipets. Our plates are manufactured in USA using the biotech GMP standards. Each plate has a fresh and thick layer of agar. Fresh plates promote faster and more bacterial growth as compared to aged stored plates. Re-sealable packaging is convenient for re-use.
- The Safest Agar Plates On Amazon: Luria Broth(LB) agar plates are used to detect environmental microorganisms all over the world. They are the safest agar plates to be used by students in the classroom or at home.
- Free Science Fair Project E-Book: Packed with easy-to-do science fair experiments with clear step-by-step instructions to help you win a science fair competition. These experiments are scientifically designed and tested to ensure your success. Tips and advice are provided to avoid common mistakes.
- Peac of Mind: Any questions? No worry. Inside the kit you will find a toll-free number that you can call in case you have a question about the product. You will receive immediate live support from PhD scientists with extensive hands-on experience. Before you buy or try, check out the vendor to see whether it has a telephone number or a physical address.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 4 x 4 x 7 inches |
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Item Weight | 1 pounds |
ASIN | B004MKHNJK |
Item model number | PD-100-LB |
Manufacturer recommended age | 5 years and up |
Best Sellers Rank | #52,433 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #564 in Educational Science Kits |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Manufacturer | EZ BioResearch LLC |
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BIOTECH QUALITY AND BEST RATEDFactory-direct fresh 10 100-mm pre-poured sterile LB-agar plates, 10 sterile 6-inch long swabs (in 5 pouches), 2 culture tubes and 2 transfer pipets. Our plates are manufactured in the USA using the biotech GMP standards. Each plate has a fresh and thick layer of agar. Fresh plates promote faster and more bacterial growth as compared to aged stored plates. Re-sealable packaging is convenient for re-use. |
THE SAFEST PLATES FOR STUDENTSNot all agar plates are made with the same nutrient formula. The LB agar plates in the EZ Bacteria Science Kits are the safest for kids/students to use in school or at home. LB agar plates support the growth of non-fastidious bacteria while the other agar plates such as TSA plates and blood agar plates allow the growth of more dangerous semi-fastidious and fastidious bacteria, respectively. We recommend that you check the ingredients of the agar plates from the other sellers. Learning science is fun, but the safety of students is more important. |
LIVE EXPERT CONSULTATIONAny questions? No worry. Inside the kit, you will find a toll-free number that you can call in case you have a question about the product. You will receive immediate live support from PhD scientists with extensive hands-on experience. Before you buy or try, check out the vendor to see whether it has a telephone number or just an email address. You do not have to wait for the email which may or may not come in time for your experiments. |
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Customers like the swabs, value, performance, and projects of the science kit. For example, they mention that it comes with sterile syringes and q-tips, and that it works well for science projects. That said, they are happy with condition, ease of use, and quality. Opinions are mixed on contamination.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the science kit. They mention that the petri dishes, swabs, and agar plates work well for science projects. Some customers also mention that some of the results look satisfyingly disgusting.
"...grow good bacteria or molds, these plates are pretty generic and work very well...." Read more
"...They came super fast, were well-packaged, and worked great. We used them within 3-4 days of receipt and didn't have to refrigerate at all...." Read more
"...said, these EZ BioResearch Pre-poured Agar plates worked great for my child's science experiment...." Read more
"...They are as described and work great for the purpose we needed them for...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the kit. They mention that it's high quality, comes with a useful bottle of antibacterial gel, and is complete. Some say that the kit is great for a science experiment for school.
"...They may not be the absolute best lab quality, but they are rather good quality and work well...." Read more
"...up these plates, the agar level was pretty consistent and resisted damage pretty well...." Read more
"...Results were fast ( 28 hours) and perfect! The plates were so durable that they withstood being taken to school on a school bus and eventually..." Read more
"...They are great! I haven't had any problems with them at all. They work just like they should...." Read more
Customers find the instructions easy to follow and the media grew bacteria very well. They also say the product is convenient and ready to be used out of the box. Customers also appreciate that the dishes are already prepared, resulting in no mess and no mistakes. They say the trays are already filled with agar and ready for you to swab the areas with supplied.
"...Overall a very convenient product that was well worth the purchase price. Very highly recommend." Read more
"...The instructions were mostly clear and easy to follow. The kids all touched everything they could think of, then we swabbed one dirty hand...." Read more
"Purchased these for a fifth grade project and were very easy to use. Placed them under a lamp and saw growth on the plates between 24-48 hours." Read more
"This is a set of 10 Petri dishes which come with pre-poured nutrient agar...." Read more
Customers find the projects with the agar plates and swabs to be great for science experiments and kids' science projects. They also say it's very educational, fun, and a great tool for teaching. Customers also mention that the syringes and trays are a perfect way for beginning scientists to get into the field of biology. They say the cultures grow quickly and sprout all kinds of cool stuff in a day or two.
"...These were perfect for our needs. They came super fast, were well-packaged, and worked great...." Read more
"...Watching the samples grow was fun...." Read more
"...These are a great way to let children learn about bacteria (or the agar plates the show viruses), and they work amazingly well for science projects!..." Read more
"...They contained lots of good tips (keep upside down, sample collection, optimal temp, don't use beyond 5 days, etc)...." Read more
Customers like the value of the science kit. They say it's well worth the price, a great and affordable science project, and a good buy.
"...And the price is pretty reasonable - again, I have spare plates in my fridge and nothing has grown on them for at least a year..." Read more
"...Overall a very convenient product that was well worth the purchase price. Very highly recommend." Read more
"...This was an easy way to get a few pre-poured agar plates for fairly cheap. If you only need a handful, this is the way to go." Read more
"...They may not be the absolute best lab quality, but they are rather good quality and work well...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the condition of the agar plates. They mention that it came really neat and nicely. Some say that the quality is good, but not terrific. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...With respect to these plates and swabs, the quality is good, but not terrific...." Read more
"...Very good plates!" Read more
"...The agar plates worked perfectly. Quality! I highly recommend this product." Read more
"...They loved how official it looked and really enjoyed dropping and swabbing...." Read more
Customers like the swabs that come with the product. They say they're sterile, work great for their purposes, and are free of contamination. Some customers also mention that the q-tips are perfect for experiments.
"...The sterile swabs worked great for our purposes...." Read more
"...faster than I expected it to, wrapped in bubble wrap and everything was completely sterile...." Read more
"...pleased with the dishes I received; they were well-packaged, free of contamination, and most definitely ready to go...." Read more
"...They came with sterilized qtips to swab things and innoculate the plates with...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the contamination of the agar plates. Some mention that they grew plenty of bacteria, fungus, and mold, while others say that they started to smell pretty badly on the 4th day.
"...until we were ready to use them, but they seemed fresh and clear of any contamination. The sterile swabs worked great for our purposes...." Read more
"...I did not use a thermometer.4. The wiping process is easy, you just slightly press on the agar and trace some zig-zag lines all over the plate...." Read more
"...These plates do not have any extra stuff on them - no antibiotics, no nutrient media, nothing special...." Read more
"...them for my thesis for my master program and they did a really great job at growing bacteria as you can see in the pictures provided...." Read more
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On a hunch, I checked Amazon, which amazingly, had them, and had many of them. We had to choose between mix your own, vented, unvented and other variations, all of which we knew nothing about. After some quick internet research, decided to go with "vented" (which basically means that the lids are bigger than the bottoms), and this pack with sterile cotton swabs (to avoid accidental outside infections) seemed like a good choice. The fact that it could be delivered in two days with Amazon Prime sealed the deal.
Suffice to say, we did the experiment, and while the results of the experiement were somewhat inconclusive, the school liked it and my son won 2nd place in his grade for this experiment, which was great!
With respect to these plates and swabs, the quality is good, but not terrific. Thinking back to my school days, we had glass plates, but it doesn't really make economic or safety sense to use glass in science experiments these days. The agar worked, we found bacteria, but be sure to read the directions. It helps to give your bacterial at least 2-3 days to grow AND to keep them in a room that's about 85 degrees. While this is hard (expensive) to do in the winter, we put these things in the boiler room and then put a space heater in there for good measure. Keeping the door closed for a full day, it held the temperature rather well, and seeing the bacterial growth was pretty cool.
So all in all, I'd say these do what they are supposed to do. They may not be the absolute best lab quality, but they are rather good quality and work well. We gave the left over dishes to the school and they were very happy with them.
Hope this helps you in your purchasing decision.
When I opened up these plates, the agar level was pretty consistent and resisted damage pretty well. We collected samples from several sources and incubated them at 37C; we got some marvelous microbial growth. I couldn't tell exactly what grew - we had some molds as well as bacterial colonies (probably E. coli, but without confirmatory tests, I can't say for certain). These plates do not have any extra stuff on them - no antibiotics, no nutrient media, nothing special. But if you want to grow good bacteria or molds, these plates are pretty generic and work very well. Any more precise configurations, and you're better off pouring your plates.
And the price is pretty reasonable - again, I have spare plates in my fridge and nothing has grown on them for at least a year (and hopefully for a while longer than that, as long as they're stored properly).
The trays all arrived undamaged. The instructions were mostly clear and easy to follow. The kids all touched everything they could think of, then we swabbed one dirty hand. They all washed their hands and we swabbed their clean hands. One child swabbed her unbrished mouth and one child swabbed his brushed mouth.
Watching the samples grow was fun. They had made hypothesis's about how the cultures would grow so they were surprised to see which one's they were right and wrong on. This kit was definitely a hit and one we plan to buy again.
I would definitely use these again. The nutrient agar was just what our bacteria wanted and these plates made it clear to us which filtering device was the best, and which one was the worst. Very good plates!
I suggest you find another source for these.
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2024
I suggest you find another source for these.