TOOL 1:  Experimental techniques

T1.1      Addressing safety of self, others and the environment  

• Recognize and address relevant safety, ethical or environmental issues in an investigation.

T1.2     Measuring variables
Understand how to accurately measure the following to an appropriate level of precision.

• Mass 
• Volume
• Time
• Temperature
• Length 

Make careful observations, including the following:

• Counts 
• Drawing annotated diagrams from observation 
• Making appropriate qualitative observations 
• Classifying 

T1.3     Applying techniques  
Show awareness of the purpose and practice of:

• paper or thin layer chromatography
• colorimetry or spectrophotometry
• serial dilutions
• physical and digital molecular modeling
• a light microscope and eyepiece graticule 
• preparation of temporary mounts 
• identifying and classifying organisms 
• using a variety of sampling techniques/using random and systematic sampling
• karyotyping and karyograms
• cladogram analysis