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Equipment Lending Library


Equipment Lending Library

Thanks to the generous support of the Cornell University Biotechnology Program, CIBT has over 30 kits and models that have been developed for use in classrooms. Teachers who have participated in our summer institutes and in regional workshops can borrow kits FREE of CHARGE! The kits are shipped from our Ithaca location to the school and back. Local teachers are encouraged to contact us for pickup before or after school.

  • Only active CIBT alumni may request kits via the new on-line system. Active alumni are alumni that have participated in a CIBT workshop or Return to Campus event within the last three years.
  • All kits must be reserved two weeks in advance of when you will need them.
  • You need to have specific training to borrow the DNA Electrophoresis, Protein Gel Electrophoresis, PCR, and Wolbachia kits. We offer workshops for equipment training several times a year.
  • You can still reserve multiple kits, but each individual kit must be reserved separately.
  • You are taking responsibility for the contents of the kits. Failure to return to the kit in good condition, late or without a survey may result in loss of privileges.
  • You must fill out the survey and content lists included with the kits.

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Tooth Kit - Elementary/Middle School

Teeth and jaws from a variety of animals bring to life the feeding capabilities of different species and illustrate the connection between tooth morphology/function and tooth health. Books, lab protocol, and other materials are provided.

This kit includes:

  • 10 small mirrors
  • 1 cow jaw
  • 4 T-Rex tooth molds
  • 4-R raccoon jaws
  • 4-C coyote jaws
  • 5 of each type of tooth:
    • A cow molar
    • B beaver incisor
    • C coyote molar
    • E cow incisor
    • F bobcat canine
    • G coyote canine
    • H bobcat molar
    • I horse molar
    • J coyote incisor
    • K raccoon canine
    • L bobcat incisor
    • M raccoon molar
    • N beaver molar
    • P raccoon incisor
    • Q horse incisor
  • Books:
    • Throw Your Tooth on the Roof: Tooth Traditions from Around the World by Selby B. Beeler, illustrated by G. Brian Karas
    • Grandpa's Teeth by Rod Clement
    • My Loose Tooth by Stephen Krensky, illustrated by Hideko Takahashi
    • How Many Teeth? by Paul Showers, illustrated by True Kelley (4 copies)
  • Lab Notebook

Teachers must provide:

  • Rubber bands
  • Casting medium for rubber mold of T-Rex tooth (e.g. Plaster of Paris, Perfect Cast)
  • Mixing cup
  • Nail file, nail polish (optional)
  • Coffee stirrers or Q-tips
  • Antibacterial hand soap
  • Snacks (e.g. bread, carrots, cookies, raisins, apples)
  • Cardstock circles with 5 cm diameter, 1 per student
  • Meter stick
  • 10 m string or rope
  • Eggs (2 per group)
  • Vinegar
  • Plastic wrap
  • Transparent cups or glass beakers
Tooth Kit - Elementary/Middle School

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