The SUN Project Tray Suitcase allows learners to place components in nested trays that represent the membrane-bound spaces of the chloroplast and the mitochondrion. In addition, cell mats with expanded chloroplast and mitochondrial structures allow learners to place the components in the context of plant and animal cells.
Three trays can be configured either as a mitochondrion or as a chloroplast. Components allow one to demonstrate the movement of magnetic electrons and the pumping of ball-bearing protons. One can demonstrate initial reactants and subsequent products made when electrons move. The nested trays clarify the role of concentrated protons in the production of ATP.
Each suitcase contains:
- Three nested trays
- Ball bearing protons and magnet electrons
- Flashlights
- Models for 3 trays representing proton pumps, photosystems, ATP synthases, ADP + Pi, cyt c, plastocyanin, oxygen, carbon (to represent carbon compounds), CO2 strips, , NAD+, NADP+ and FAD.
- 3 plant cell mats (highlights both mitochondrion and chloroplast)
- 1 animal cell mat (highlights only mitochondrion )
- Instructional materials
- Directions for repacking and shipping the suitcase