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Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Hhmi: Biointeractive: Virtual Immunology Lab

For Students 9th - 10th
This virtual laboratory demonstrates how an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is carried out and some of the key experimental problems that may be encountered. Students will learn about the assay procedure and the equipment and...
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Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Scanning Spectrometer

For Students 9th - 10th
The scanning spectrometer measures absorbance vs. wavelength for liquid samples. Directions on how to use this instrument are provided here.
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Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: Chem Lab: Volumetric Flask

For Students 9th - 10th
What is a volumetric flask? What does it look like? How is it used? These questions are answered in this concise and informative site.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technician

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the work done by the medical laboratory technician. It involves examining both body fluids and cells under the microscope or with specialized computer equipment, analyzing the results, and forwarding that information on to...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Project Ideas: Crazy Crystal Creations: Grow Crystals

For Students 3rd - 5th
Compare the size and shape of crystals grown in different temperature conditions in this science fair project. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and introduction, followed by...
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National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Fourier Transform Ion Cyclotron Resonance (Ft Icr)

For Students 9th - 10th
FT-ICR is a powerful type of mass spectrometry, co-invented by the Magnet Lab's Alan Marshall, particularly suited to identifying heavy molecules. (Java tutorial)
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National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Oscillator

For Students 9th - 10th
Oscillators are a type of circuit found in many types of electronic equipment, including clocks, radios and computers. (Java tutorial)
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Uses of Crucible Tongs

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses what tongs are used for and why crucible tongs are a very important tool in a laboratory and other settings. Describes the different types of crucible tongs, their uses, and some safety tips.
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National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Mass Spectrometer (Dual Sector)

For Students 9th - 10th
Mass spectrometers are machines that give scientists a look at the composition and origin of a material by analyzing and quantifying its atoms and molecules. This tutorial shows how a dual sector mass spectrometer works. (Java tutorial)
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National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Mass Spectrometer (Single Sector)

For Students 9th - 10th
Mass spectrometers are machines that give scientists a look at the composition and origin of a material by analyzing and quantifying its atoms and molecules. This tutorial shows how a single sector mass spectrometer works. (Java tutorial)
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National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Mass Spectra

For Students 9th - 10th
The mass spectrum of a material, deduced using a machine called a mass spectrometer, reveals how many isotopes of a given element are to be found in the material. See here what these spectra look like and how they are useful. (Java...
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Science Struck

Science Struck: The Numerous Uses and Methods of Using a Petri Dish

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the important role the petri dish plays in enabling the study of microorganisms, some of its uses, and how petri dishes are used.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: What Is a Buchner Funnel? Setup, Structure, and Uses

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn what a Buchner funnel is, how it works to filter solids from liquids, and some of its applications.

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