Mastering micropipetting

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Become familiar with what a micropipette is, what it is used for and how to accurately use one for moving small volumes of liquid.

Scientists use micropipettes to precisely measure and transfer very small volumes of liquid in their daily work. Accurately using a micropipette is an essential skill for many scientists.

These activities will allow learners to master the art of micropipetting. The below resource packs include all the guidance you need to complete: micropipetting target practice, pipette pointillism, and micropipetting masterpieces.

You will need a P20 micropipette, tips and some food dye to complete this activity.

Downloads

Mastering Micropipetting (all files) - Warning large file size

This download includes all the files required for the Mastering Micropipetting activity.

Please note this is a large file download and may take some time to download. If you would like to download the individual activity files, please find them below.

Mastering Micropipetting Activity Guide

Mastering Micropipetting Slidedeck

Mastering Micropipetting Instructions

Mastering Micropipetting Target Practice

Mastering Micropipetting Pipette Pointillism

Mastering Micropipetting Micropipetting Masterpiece

Mastering Micropipetting Templates

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