{"title":"Algae Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAlgae beads are fun, squishy spheres filled with live microalgae—perfect for exploring photosynthesis and water science without the mess. Great for classrooms, science fairs, or anyone curious about how algae work their magic!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"algae-research-supply-algae-beads","title":"Algae Research Supply:  Algae Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo lessen waste, we are only adding tags to HALF of the Ready-to-Go Algae Beads. If you need tags for all of your vials, PLEASE LET US KNOW!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWant a simple way to demonstrate photosynthesis and respiration?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse ALGAE!!!!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlgae Beads from Algae Research and Supply is a simple and easy way to perform experiments in the classroom. Our algae beads are made from Chlorella vulgaris (green freshwater algae common across the world and commonly consumed as a nutritional supplement). We concentrate the culture and add sodium alginate in the presence of calcium ions- and POOF- algae beads are born.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese simple and robust beads can be used repeatedly in experiments in the classroom. Store on your benchtop in indirect light, just enough to read. You do not need to do anything to them for them to stay healthy for weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperiments: Dark and Light: Show if photosynthesis or respiration is taking place. Light color: Place colored screens to demonstrate that the color of light is important to photosynthesis (hint: green is not that useful to algae!) Light intensity: Place containers from close to far away from a light source (hint: the containers closest to the light source will change color the fastest). You can use our color-indicator that shows if photosynthesis is taking place (change in pH).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFull Educational Modules for teaching Algae Beads!!!!!  \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1z5hhcIuWP3rdEjDafw2Dd03sWLNjU6VF\/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Algae Beads lesson plans for high school aligned to NGSS standards.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlgae Beads Lesson Plans for High School --- Entire Module. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca title=\"Algae Beads Laboratory Worksheets\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1OzM3u13rlvp-JYVnD8tIdFd7nFYbX9vJ\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlgae Beads Lab Worksheets for High School --- Entire Module\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Let me prove it handouts\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1U1kABnnaIffsh_vi0JvWmfRyKZWXMDjt\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMaster hand out for \"Let me prove it\" sections.  aka worksheets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperiments:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"light intensity vs photosynthesis experiment sheet with Algae Beads.\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1qBFc4OXIaC5RM-Jo4Q1ahFbka1ee6PMm\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVariable Light Intensity and Algal Photosynthesis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1e1ZgEroGFdoRw4sRw99-gUBAFk6m_3mw\/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Spectral Tuning and algae photosynthesis in algae beads.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpectral Tuning and Algal Photosynthesis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1_WFbY-C4syMkOYO7G7g8rjpWTWH-XBF9\/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Temperature and algae photosynthesis using algae beads\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTemperature and Algal Photosynthesis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/17MITyjfb-SVzxbYXiDWQwf5ZcMtSi1ua\/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Surface area to volume relationship in algae beads.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSurface area and Volume in Algae Photosynthesis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Extracting pigment from algae beads.\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1-8kZovzugh4uIdjUCaWPXwv8kkVh6Ptl\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePhotopigment Extraction and Analysis of Algae\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModule Contents:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction to Photosynthesis and Respiration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction to Algae and Microalgae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlgae beads as a model organism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is light and how do plants use it?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGas Solubility in Water. Thinking about atomic theory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction to pH and CO2 in water- yes they are related!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epH indicators and photosynthesis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLesson Primers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1feRg7jQhcnzkAiHNZ8SUvWw4PeZkfpje\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e-Photosynthesis as a temperature dependent process using Algae Beads.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1OzM3u13rlvp-JYVnD8tIdFd7nFYbX9vJ\/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Algae Beads Laboratory Worksheets\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ta187wgLUc8\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UUocpXuhVas\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--Start tab labels--\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio Visual Media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesson Plans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--Start tab content--\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\" style=\"display: block;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart Number: ABCi-00001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaged in 1.7mL snap cap vials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-beads per vial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacks of 10, 30, and 100\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to use! Just pass them out!!!\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAlgae Beads\u0026gt;200 beads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: ABCv-00200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCount: \u0026gt;200 beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuspended in freshwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eIndicator, Hydrocarbonate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart Number ABIN-00015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcentrated, 10x\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThymol blue, cresol red in dilute ethanol and water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wraptxt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAlgae Beads with Indicator - Ready to Go!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wraptxt\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eConcentrated 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href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1OzM3u13rlvp-JYVnD8tIdFd7nFYbX9vJ\/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Algae Beads Laboratory Worksheets\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFor more exciting experiments visit our YouTube page!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\" class=\"\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1OzM3u13rlvp-JYVnD8tIdFd7nFYbX9vJ\/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Algae Beads Laboratory Worksheets\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHigh School Lesson Plans Part 1\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1OzM3u13rlvp-JYVnD8tIdFd7nFYbX9vJ\/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Algae Beads Laboratory Worksheets\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e    (Google Doc)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1OzM3u13rlvp-JYVnD8tIdFd7nFYbX9vJ\/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Algae Beads Laboratory Worksheets\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHigh School Lesson Plans Part 2\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1OzM3u13rlvp-JYVnD8tIdFd7nFYbX9vJ\/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Algae Beads Laboratory Worksheets\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e    (Google Doc)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1OzM3u13rlvp-JYVnD8tIdFd7nFYbX9vJ\/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Algae Beads Laboratory Worksheets\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: normal;\"\u003eHigh School Worksheets \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: normal;\"\u003e    (\u003c\/span\u003eGoogle Doc)\u003cspan style=\"font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: normal;\"\u003eAlgae Beads Projects \u003c\/span\u003e    (Google Doc)\u003cspan style=\"font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlgae Beads Project Worksheets \u003c\/span\u003e    (Google Doc)\u003cspan style=\"font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlgae Beads Experiments 1 and 2 \u003c\/span\u003e    (Google Doc)\u003cspan style=\"font-style: normal;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlgae Beads Experiment 3, 4 and 5     \u003c\/span\u003e(Google Doc)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Algae Research Supply","offers":[{"title":"Bulk Algae Beads without pH Indicator- 200 count","offer_id":23834323451985,"sku":"ABCv-00200","price":35.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Indicator pH, 10x concentrated 15mL","offer_id":30272313458769,"sku":"ABIN-00015","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Indicator pH, 10x-concentrated,  50mL","offer_id":30990764802129,"sku":"ABIN-00050","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Indicator pH, 10x-concentrated, 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educational standards and effective pedagogical practices. This activity allows students to actively participate in the scientific process, enhancing their understanding of photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and the influence of environmental factors on these processes. By engaging in the preparation and observation of algae beads, students develop skills in experimental design, data collection, and analysis, which are critical components of science education standards such as the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis approach not only supports the development of scientific literacy but also fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills as students make predictions, test hypotheses, and refine their methods. Additionally, making algae beads themselves encourages collaboration and inquiry-based learning, which are key pedagogical strategies for deepening student engagement and improving retention of complex concepts. The tactile and visual nature of this activity helps make abstract biological processes more accessible, catering to diverse learning styles and enhancing the overall educational experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis DIY Algae Bead Kit is designed for educators, researchers, and individuals conducting experiments related to photosynthesis. The kit contains all necessary components to create algae beads and perform controlled biological experiments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Components (in order of use):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcentrated \u003cem\u003eChlorella\u003c\/em\u003e Culture, 50 mL, 1x:\u003c\/strong\u003e A pre-prepared, dark green algae culture intended for bead formation and photosynthesis studies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSodium Alginate Solution (2%), 50 mL, 1x:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provided in a 50 mL centrifuge tube for easy mixing with the \u003cem\u003eChlorella\u003c\/em\u003e culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlastic Beaker, 250 mL, 1x:\u003c\/strong\u003e For mixing the \u003cem\u003eChlorella\u003c\/em\u003e and alginate solutions together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium Chloride Solution (3%), 250 mL, 1x:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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teacher pour the algae-alginate mixture and calcium chloride solution into smaller paper cups at each student station to minimize spills and reduce the risk of material loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm Algae Beads:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing the 3 mL pipettes, slowly drop the algae-alginate mixture into the calcium chloride solution, allowing beads to form in the cup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow the beads to set for a few minutes in the calcium chloride solution to ensure they solidify properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a plastic spoon to remove the algae beads from the calcium chloride solution, as the beads may be too large for pipettes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStore Algae Beads:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore the algae beads in 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