Biochemistry

Module #1 Student Activity Sheet

Name: _____________________________________________________ Class number: ____

Section: ____________ Schedule: _______________________________ Date: ___________

Lesson title: Common Laboratory Apparatus Materials: Pen, Paper, drawing materials
Learning Targets:
At the end of the module, students will be able to: References:
1. Identify the names and uses of different laboratory Velasquez, M.A. (2012). General Chemistry.
apparatus; Space Browser Publication. Arellano St.,
2. Describe the distinct and salient features of different Dagupan City.
laboratory apparatus;
3. Understand the importance of knowing the appropriate uses
of such apparatus, and
4. Demonstrate proper usage and handling of the laboratory
equipment.

A. LESSON PREVIEW/REVIEW

Your classroom instructor for this subject, Biochemistry – Laboratory is ________________________________. Listed
below are the additional information vital during orientation.

B. MAIN LESSON

Working in biochemistry laboratory involves using different instruments, equipment and other laboratory tools. It is
your responsibility to use them according to their designated purposes only and based on given set of instructions. You will
be using them for conducting experiments, research and other forms of testing. Therefore, it is crucial that you are familiar
with the different laboratory instruments and have knowledge on how to properly use them.
There are many laboratory instruments that are designed for specific study purposes, and it is important that you
know which ones to use for a certain task. You may need to analyze samples that are organic or inorganic, from a variety
of sources. Hence, you should know which equipment is to be used for what kind of sample to be tested. In any case you
mistakenly place the substance that wasn’t meant for that equipment, you may get worst results. It may also damage the
equipment and/or device if you accidentally put a substance that it couldn’t withstand. Therefore, knowing how to effectively
use different laboratory instruments is vital while you are conducting experiments and make the laboratory a safe place to
work.

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 Biochemistry
Module #1 Student Activity Sheet

Name: _____________________________________________________ Class number: ____

Section: ____________ Schedule: _______________________________ Date: ___________

MATERIALS:
 Laboratory apparatus, as listed on the Procedure, will be requested on the Laboratory custodian

PROCEDURE: Drawing of common laboratory apparatus

Before:
 Examine the appearance of different laboratory glassware and apparatus available from the laboratory custodian.
 Keep observing with utmost care to familiarize the different apparatus.
 You may take pictures of the apparatus as reference.

During:
 Draw all the apparatus as listed below in the table and write their functions below each figure. You may use
markers, sketching pencils and colouring materials to create a masterpiece out of your output.

1. Test tube 11. Base burette 21. Clay triangle

2. Beaker 12. Medicine dropper 22. Cork
3. Evaporating dish 13. Wire gauze 23. Reagent bottle
4. Alcohol lamp 14. Iron stand 24, Funnel
5. Bunsen burner 15. Iron ring 25. Water trough
6. Beam balance 16. Crucible tong 26. Test tube holder
7. Stirring rod 17. Meter stick 27. Test tube rack
8. Graduated cylinder 18. Watch glass 28. Crucible with cover
9. Erlenmeyer flask 19. Water bath 29. Florence flask
10. Acid burette 20. Thermometer 30. Volumetric flask

CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING

Guide Questions:

1. What apparatus can be used to measure the volume of liquid?

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2. Which apparatus is best to use in measuring volume of liquid: Beaker, graduated cylinder or pipette? Why?
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 Biochemistry
Module #1 Student Activity Sheet

Name: _____________________________________________________ Class number: ____

Section: ____________ Schedule: _______________________________ Date: ___________

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3. Is washing of apparatus before and after use a good practice in laboratory activity? Why?
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4. How do laboratory tools help scientists and students in making observations?

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C. LESSON WRAP-UP

Frequently Asked Questions

 Why is that most of laboratory apparatus are made of glass than plastic?
Most of the laboratory apparatus is made of glass because glass is easy to clean. Glass is a transparent material and
we can see through it clearly for examination purpose. Glass is not reactive with most of the chemicals used in
experiments. Glass withstands high temperatures therefore they can be subjected to heat for any experimentation and
for sterilization purpose. .

Active Learning Strategy

One-minute Paper
1. What was the most important thing you learned during this session?

2. What important question remains unanswered?

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