National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Mass Spectrometer (Single Sector)
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)
Science Struck
Science Struck: Compound Microscope: Basics, Functionality, and Uses
Explains what a compound microscope is, the different parts, how it works, and what it is used for.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Types of Microscopes and Their Uses
Discusses the importance of the microscope to scientists and the many different types and what they are used for.
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Flinn Scientific: Safety
Tons of science safety rules and information are available here, arranged by category. Resources are available for students and teachers on maintaining safety during labs and other activities.
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Mass Spectra
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...
PurposeGames
Purpose Games: Bunsen Burner
Interactive challenges the player the correctly name the parts of a bunsen burner.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Dissecting Microscope vs. Compound Microscope
A brief overview of the features and functions of the two main types of microscopes.
Science Struck
Science Struck: The Numerous Uses and Methods of Using a Petri Dish
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.
Science Struck
Science Struck: What Is a Buchner Funnel? Setup, Structure, and Uses
Learn what a Buchner funnel is, how it works to filter solids from liquids, and some of its applications.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Function of a Graduated Cylinder
Explains what a graduated cylinder is, its function, and how to read it.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Hhmi: Biointeractive: Virtual Immunology Lab
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...
American Chemical Society
American Chemical Society: Hompage
ChemCenter, available from the American Chemical Society, provides chemistry news, reference sources and other public services.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Protect Those Eyes
Students design and build prototypes for protective eyewear. They choose different activities or sports that require protective eyewear and design a device for that particular use. Students learn about the many ways in which the eyes can...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Super Slinger Engineering Challenge
Students are challenged to design, build and test small-scale launchers while they learn and follow the steps of the engineering design process. For the challenge, the "slingers" must be able to aim and launch Ping-Pong balls 20 feet...
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