{"title":"Brainy Brinys","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlgae and brine shrimp in a beaker bag. A whole food chain a student can hold, plus every lesson plan we have written for it, free. 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(K-12, HS, AP-Bio, AP-ES)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Brainy Briny Beaker Bag sets are designed to be a super sneaky way to make studying photosynthesis and respiration fun and engaging!!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetup instructions are online: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/algaeresearchsupply.com\/pages\/how-to-culture-algae#kit-beakerbag\"\u003eBeaker Bag step by step\u003c\/a\u003e, inside our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/algaeresearchsupply.com\/pages\/how-to-culture-algae\"\u003eguide to culturing algae\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotosynthesis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRespiration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlgae culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZooplankton culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnergy exchange across trophic levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopulation dynamics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBBBB:  Brainy Briny Beaker Bag \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten instructions, grade level neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeaker Bag, 500mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlgae Culture,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNannochloropsis, \u003c\/em\u003e15mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNutrients for algae culture, 1.7mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalts and Cysts in separate bags \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecchi Stick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePipette, PE, 3mL graduated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLove\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBBBB+2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrainy Briny Beaker Bag with Separated Salts and Cysts Plus two sets of Ready-To-Go Algae Beads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEverything from the BBBB above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo sets of Ready-To-Go Algae Beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicroplastics Add on Kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full microplastics kit is located \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/algaeresearchsupply.com\/products\/brainy-briny-fake-fluorescent-food-microplastic-zooplankton-bioaccumulation-using-brine-shrimp\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.   This kit assumes you already have brine shrimp to use for the project. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes fluorescent microplastics (acrylic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTissue Culture Flasks, 50mL x2 (treatment and control)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED Keychain Lights, x3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePetri Dishes, x3 (for three stations of treatment and control)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePipette, 3mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetup-and-How-to video on microplastics is \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZcKN2EErvYk\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefill Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15mL algae culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalts for beaker bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCysts for brine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLessons, always free!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1kgJrnEHoRBvxM77s5N2-0-fIp4qjjdD5\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAP Biology Lab #10- Energy Dynamics with Algae and Brine Shrimp (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1ziy7j5yXpoC8-x3cMVgW0G4T2k5mf8Fk\/edit?usp=sharing\u0026amp;ouid=117316836190970031306\u0026amp;rtpof=true\u0026amp;sd=true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eword\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1zvlGqJZZNVWUEmcNiQ7HtT9OjOR78CcY\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGeneral Brainy Briny Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1gHARun6e0FItbTpb2D9QLhIeKE2nLkX2\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBrainy Briny Algae Biomass Measuring\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Mag40zHaczCAzwCgauQnHCNhL68-DE0F\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEstimating Brine Shrimp Populations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1lxWhvEYxrjFSW7Y8Am2lq39FzTHyz3Ku\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCarrying Capacity, Oxygen\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/tk_iTlDhJMg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evideo on this on You Tube\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/12EAM9P5wyiGyA_x8hJnIIB5P_MUzCEb_\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCarrying Capacity, Food Limited\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1QrSEFNwOBMZIO5we79IT2cqJtttT4I-k\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNitrogen Removal by Algae over Time\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1zIJRjqAFzYOxLbn8GJzIe3u1BerBZK3x\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMaking a Photosynthesis vs Irradiance Curve (PvsI Curve)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1W626BmkY3xFEsdzGZSbofokfUuTWgJaX\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eToxicology in Brine Shrimp, LD-50\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1U8bKJegBuH7eUYbeiPbpdrfmzv2bVJ1n\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAP Bio Lesson:  Population Dynamics with Algae and 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src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1057\/2534\/files\/SDDasFuncitonofDWandCellspermLinNannochloropsis_2115e8bc-7344-4b8e-aeeb-98807501576e_160x160.jpg?v=1695756268\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFull Educational Modules for teaching Algae Beads!!!!!  \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Algae Beads lesson plans for high school aligned to NGSS standards.\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1z5hhcIuWP3rdEjDafw2Dd03sWLNjU6VF\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlgae Beads Lesson Plans for High School --- Entire Module.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1OzM3u13rlvp-JYVnD8tIdFd7nFYbX9vJ\/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Algae Beads Laboratory Worksheets\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlgae Beads Lab Worksheets for High School --- Entire Module\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1U1kABnnaIffsh_vi0JvWmfRyKZWXMDjt\/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Let me prove it handouts\" 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 rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1qBFc4OXIaC5RM-Jo4Q1ahFbka1ee6PMm\/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"light intensity vs photosynthesis experiment sheet with Algae Beads.\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVariable Light Intensity and Algal Photosynthesis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Spectral Tuning and algae photosynthesis in algae beads.\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1e1ZgEroGFdoRw4sRw99-gUBAFk6m_3mw\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpectral Tuning and Algal Photosynthesis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Temperature and algae photosynthesis using algae beads\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1_WFbY-C4syMkOYO7G7g8rjpWTWH-XBF9\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTemperature and Algal Photosynthesis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Surface area to volume relationship in algae beads.\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/17MITyjfb-SVzxbYXiDWQwf5ZcMtSi1ua\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSurface area and Volume in Algae Photosynthesis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1-8kZovzugh4uIdjUCaWPXwv8kkVh6Ptl\/view?usp=sharing\" title=\"Extracting pigment from algae beads.\" 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 rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" 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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eFor Elementary School:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElementary lessons and worksheets:  \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LcruFIW6bVFcpyEmIuO8w8xBZofsYpGt\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBrine Shrimp Science Journal\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab1\" class=\"\"\u003e Specifications \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"\" href=\"#tab2\"\u003e Audio Visual Material\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab3\"\u003e Instructional Material \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--Start tab content--\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display: none;\" id=\"tab1\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Kit includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeaker Bag, 500mL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlgae Culture, 15mL (with algae culture nutrients)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeawater salts, to make 500mL of seawater media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecchi stick (measures density of algea)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOption: (Why not teach with another photosynthesis tool- Algae Beads!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlgae Beads, 2x 1.7mL Ready-To-Go in indicator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" style=\"display: none;\" id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XxmXP102l20\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" style=\"display: block;\" id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVideo:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XxmXP102l20\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kFbb5H16Vl8\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Algae Research Supply","offers":[{"title":"Brainy Briny in a Beaker Bag (BBBB)","offer_id":39458138783825,"sku":"BBBB-00015","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brainy Briny in a Beaker Bag with 2-Algae Beads.  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The Beaker Bag has two sets of scientific markings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e(1) graduations on the bag to 500mL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e(2) a 1-mm grid for measuring organisms inside.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWashable and reusable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e500mL capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eVirtually unbreakable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRe-closable seal  *\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSelf standing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGraduated to 500mL every 50mL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Virtually indestructible beaker that I can send home with my students!” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Traci, San Diego\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" style=\"display: none;\" id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHOW DID BEAKER BAGS COME TO EXIST?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoughly three-months into the pandemic, one of our outreach partners, Foss Waterway Seaport, came to us with a challenge: “we need to do science projects with elementary and middle school students, we have a tight budget and the kits can have nothing dangerously breakable”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: normal;\"\u003eWe were initially stumped, but after a few brainstorming sessions we developed the Beaker Bag! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: normal;\"\u003eIf you want to do kid-friendly experiments and do not want to use glass beakers- this is your Beaker Bag!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: normal;\"\u003eBeaker Bags are being used in Algae Research and Supplies’ algae growing and zooplankton kits. They are available at AlgaeResearchSupply.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--Start tab labels--\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003e Specifications \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\" class=\"\"\u003e History of Beaker Bags \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\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\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: normal;\"\u003e-Washable and reusable\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: normal;\"\u003e-500mL capacity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: normal;\"\u003e-Virtually unbreakable\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: normal;\"\u003e-Re-closable seal *\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: normal;\"\u003e-Self standing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: normal;\"\u003e-Graduated to 500mL every 50mL\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: normal;\"\u003e-Grid for measuring size of objects, 1mm resolution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: normal;\"\u003e*If placed on their sides while filled above 300mL, they may develop a slow leak. We are working the the bag mfg for the next run to improve on this \"feature\". \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\" style=\"display: none;\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHOW DID BEAKER BAGS COME TO EXIST?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoughly three-months into the pandemic, one of our outreach partners, Foss Waterway Seaport, came to us with a challenge: “we need to do science projects with elementary and middle school students, we have a tight budget and the kits can have nothing dangerously breakable”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: normal;\"\u003eWe were initially stumped, but after a few brainstorming sessions we developed the Beaker Bag! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: normal;\"\u003eIf you want to do kid-friendly experiments and do not want to use glass beakers- this is your Beaker Bag!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: normal;\"\u003eBeaker Bags are being used in Algae Research and Supplies’ algae growing and zooplankton kits. They are available at AlgaeResearchSupply.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\" style=\"display: none;\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Algae Research Supply","offers":[{"title":"1-Beaker Bag","offer_id":32658946981969,"sku":"EQBB-00500","price":2.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10-Beaker Bags","offer_id":32658947014737,"sku":"EQBB-00501","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1057\/2534\/products\/image_55d4f890-9442-4864-b133-c6005b4bfb72.jpg?v=1601072955"},{"product_id":"brainy-briny-salts","title":"Brainy Briny Salts","description":"\u003cp\u003eWho would have thought that salts were complicated?   Brine shrimp like it super salty, more than seawater, some algae do too!   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If you need all the supplies at once, consider one of our many \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/algaeresearchsupply.com\/products\/algae-culture-kit-nannochloropsis?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=86ffe83f6\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlgae Culture Kits\u003c\/a\u003e which contains everything you need to grow a laboratory-grade culture at home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTO GROW ALGAE YOU WILL NEED: A freshwater\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/algaeresearchsupply.com\/products\/spirulina-culture-arthrospira-platensis\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/algaeresearchsupply.com\/products\/algae-culture-nannochloropsis-1-liter?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=86ffe83f6\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003estarting culture\u003c\/a\u003e, chlorine free water, a growing vessel (such as a 10-gallon fish tank), air supply (small air pump, not the band, but if you could get the band to sing to the culture- that would be amazing!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything on that list is explained in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/algaeresearchsupply.com\/pages\/how-to-culture-algae\"\u003eHow to Culture Algae\u003c\/a\u003e, including how much light, how to make the media, and what to do when the water turns white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--Start tab labels--\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003e Specification \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\" class=\"\"\u003e Audio Visual Media \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\" class=\"\"\u003e Lesson Plans \u003c\/a\u003e\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\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ef\/2 nutrient media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalts, (sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, and trace metal containing sodium chloride)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions for Algae Culturing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eNutrient and Salt Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500mL, 10x 500mL, 3.8L (1-gallon) and 19L (5-gallons) available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\" class=\"\" style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/k-VJ1iVWNx8\" height=\"386\" width=\"687\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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We ship using USPS Priority mail, that will take 1-3 days to arrive in any part of the our fine country.\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e If you need your order quicker, please email us with your order number.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnveil the hidden world of microplastic pollution and its impact on aquatic life with our engaging and hands-on educational kit. Designed for middle school through high school students, this kit offers an exciting opportunity to explore the concept of bioaccumulation through a captivating experiment involving live adult brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKit Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Live Adult Brine Shrimp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your kit includes approximately 20 adult brine shrimp. You will divide these into two separate groups in tissue culture flasks for \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003etreatment\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003econtrol\u003c\/span\u003e.  They will vary in length from 0.5 to 2mm in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Tissue Culture Flasks, 50mL x2:\u003c\/strong\u003e  You will add the brine shrimp to both of the tissue culture flasks using the included pipetter. The \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003econtrol\u003c\/span\u003e group will have no additional treatment. The \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003etreatment\u003c\/span\u003e group will have microplastics added to it.    One group serves as the control group, experiencing no treatment, while the other is the treatment group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. 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LED Keychain Blacklight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illuminate the microplastic that the brine shrimp have eaten and watch it fluoresce inside of their gastrointestinal system.  This essential tool allows you to detect and display the effects of microplastic bioaccumulation in a visually striking manner.  This is not UV, but just a blacklight.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. Magnifying Lens: \u003c\/strong\u003e Probably more for us old people than the students.  It shows up close the details of these organism.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7. 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Watch as these microplastics become part of their diet over the course of the experiment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOvernight Observation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow the brine shrimp to consume the fluorescent microplastics overnight. The experiment will unfold as the microplastics make their way into the shrimp's gastrointestinal systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlacklight Revelation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The magic happens when you shine the LED keychain blacklight on the brine shrimp from the treatment group. Use the pipette to transfer the brine shrimp into the Petri dishes for student observation. Witness their entire gastrointestinal systems fluoresce with a captivating yellow glow. This striking demonstration effectively showcases the concept of bioaccumulation of microplastics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducational Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit serves as an invaluable tool for educators and students alike. It fosters a deeper understanding of the consequences of microplastic pollution in aquatic ecosystems. Through hands-on exploration, students will learn about bioaccumulation, an essential concept in environmental science. 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conditions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHS-ESS3-4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvaluate or refine a technological solution that reduces impacts of human activities on natural systems.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHS-ETS1-3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnalyze data from tests to determine similarities and differences among several design solutions to an engineering problem that considers the environment.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workshop is an excellent way to bring real-world scientific inquiry into the classroom, equipping students with knowledge and skills to address environmental issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScheduling your Workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you complete your purchase we will email you with a link to our calendar to schedule your workshop 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With hands-on activities and expert guidance, students will learn about anthropogenic impacts in aquatic systems.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKit Contents:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBench Top Light x1   $34\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeaker Bags x 8   $20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlgae Culture 2L. $80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrine Shrimp Culture 2L   $80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecchi Sticks x7 $28\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHuman Impact contaminants:  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e4 tubes of 2 ml and 2 tubes of 1 ml (algae nutrients) $3 (algae culture nutrient)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicroplastics Packet, x1. $1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED Blacklight for microplastics, x6  $6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePetri dishes to observe brine shrimp exposed to microplastics x6  $2\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePipettes x2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eList price total cost:  $254 + $14.75 for shipping = $268.75\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe can work on price with you.   \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Algae Research Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49616459235618,"sku":"BB-Baylor-2026","price":268.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"brainy-brinys-elementary-kit","title":"Brainy Briny's Elementary Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThree sealed bags in the window. 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A row of tubes getting saltier until nothing will grow in the last one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery student gets a tube of their own and the teacher keeps the controls at the front of the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 Beaker Bags, 500 mL, with a printed 1 mm grid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 self-standing 50 mL tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 petri dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 tubes of live algae, 15 mL each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrine shrimp cysts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeawater salts and nutrients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadish seed and vermiculite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecchi Stick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePipette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper towel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYou supply\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled spring water, not distilled. A light or a window out of direct sun. Chart paper. A flashlight for the light work, and some foil if you want to run things in the dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLessons, and you can read them before you buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Eats Light?\u003c\/strong\u003e ships with the kit. Teacher, Student, Assessment and Administrator documents, written once for K-2 and again for 3-5, with standards mapped to NGSS, Texas TEKS and Florida NGSSS. All four are free to download right now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrades K-2:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1fk90Mb66vFwL_tR6HF8Sy072_ghSkUJ2\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTeacher\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1ap_OYIv4GQldxLADZTxY_nv0UbENSYqN\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eStudent\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1ME_NgbUS6kFwKSxfqDWokCCjEKvUCD0_\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAssessment\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1rbnlSGT8GcHGqL0dcoqUy_htTy2ojQfY\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAdministrator\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrades 3-5:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1_pJohNiALuSHN8thBFrvnZGl4pAR54Tq\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTeacher\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1L0TlPGZSmkGkO2UJ3h-S8lWQI9-3Mq2B\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eStudent\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1P3yZc9PD3-P-1qegVCWNF1yqjXPN_INU\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAssessment\u003c\/a\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1LEB8GoDHG1Dukvbs_vvtZ4x3AIS192xW\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eAdministrator\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/drive\/folders\/1p4FKysowMj769C_Z-ygbUMwgNEk5trHz?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEditable Word versions are here.\u003c\/a\u003e Change the wording for your own class, we do not mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are the one who has to justify the purchase, start with the \u003cstrong\u003eAdministrator Package\u003c\/strong\u003e. It lists every standard the week covers, and it says plainly which ones are a full match and which are a stretch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore lessons run on the same box and we publish them free as they are finished. Light and dark. How salty is too salty. Where the salt goes when the water leaves. The brine shrimp life cycle, from cyst to adult. The parts of plants and algae. You will not need to buy anything again to run them. They go up on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/algaeresearchsupply.com\/pages\/algae-experiments-ideas-and-lesson-plans\" title=\"Algae Experiments, Ideas, and Lesson Plans\"\u003elesson plans page\u003c\/a\u003e as they land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne kit runs a classroom working in small groups. The first lesson takes seven days. The cultures keep going for months after that, and some teachers have kept one alive for years. Left to grow, the radish will flower and set seed inside a school term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeeping it alive that long is covered in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/algaeresearchsupply.com\/pages\/how-to-culture-algae\"\u003eHow to Culture Algae\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTop up with fresh water only, never salt water. Water evaporates. Salt does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNothing in the kit is toxic and the bags stay sealed. The radish is edible at every stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOn the price\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe know what a classroom supply budget looks like. If $78 is the thing standing between you and this kit, write to us and tell us what works. We would rather it was in your room than on our shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTeachers fund these through DonorsChoose all the time. 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