Inflate-it Kit

Discover the power of biotechnology with this kit that lets you harness the energy of yeast.

By providing yeast with sugar and warm water, you can watch in amazement as they produce carbon dioxide gas. Use this gas to power a miniature car and learn how microorganisms can create useful products. Working with a group or class? Put on a race to see who's car will go the farthest!

Just like us, yeast requires food for energy, and this kit will show you how to utilize this process in a fun and educational way.

For this one-day science project, you will:

1. learn about the fermentation process and its applications.
2. activate yeast.
3. visualize the release of the gas created by the yeast by filling up a balloon,
4. see how the products from microorganisms can be utilized by using the inflated balloons to power and propel a car

This kit comes with the all scientific supplies you need to complete the experiment. You will need to provide some common materials from your home/school to complete the experience: tape, water and scissors.

• The Individual-size kit comes with enough supplies to run the experiment once.

• The group-size kit comes with enough supplies to run the experiment eight times (enough for eight groups of students).

You need to provide:
• Tape
• 150 mL Room temperature water (per car experiment)
• Scissors
• Measuring cup or the like to measure 150 mL of water
• Tupperware or a bowl (used for a warm water bath)

No necessary laboratory equipment is required.

Cleaning and safety supplies are not included in the kit. Cleaning supplies you will need include paper towels and a spray cleaner you have that's suitable for your surfaces. None of the components included in this kit require any special cleaning methods.

For this kit which doesn't include living organisms gloves can be worn but are not required. Wearing gloves is a great scientific habit to take, and can be fun to do but there is no issue with not wearing any.

If you want gloves, you can add a Mini Safety Set to your kit which includes gloves and a reusable plastic apron to protect your clothes.

For more information about safety, set up and clean up, you can have a look at the instruction manual for the experiment linked in the Ressources section below.

Shipping Times

Experiment kits are shipped 1-10 working days after you place your order. If you require yours for a specific date or event, please contact us before or with your order # so that we can try to make it happen for you! ☺︎ 

Storage

This experiment kit can be stored at room temperature (out of direct sunlight).

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