Mr. Speck's Classroom

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This is the workflow of our plant genetics lab. Students extracted DNA, amplified it (made copies), and analyzed it by looking at DNA bands separated by size.  Vernier photosynthesis CO2/O2 sensors on the far right. 

Dual aquaponics setup with Wisconsin Fast Plants. 

Students casting from microscope to computer. They are editing video feed while the student at the computer is editing the output from the computer to the Promethean board. 

Wish list: ziploc baggies of all sizes, peat pods, and distilled water.

Two sets of these would allow students to do the spinach leaf disk lab.  

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https://www.carolina.com/plant-microscope-slides/beginners-algae-microscope-slide-set/292422.pr

We use these markers ALL THE TIME. I need one pack per table to last the year.