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Spectrophotometers measure the effect of a sample on a beam of light. This information can provide scientists with quantitative data regarding the amount of analyte present in a sample such as the amount of FD&C dyes found in popular foods and drinks. In this activity, students will create a…
Resource Type: STEM Activity
Activity Type: Lab Activity
Lab Type: Spectrophotometry
Audience: Student or Professional, High School
Programs & Topics: STEM
NCDPI Standards: Chm.3.2, Phy.2.2, PSc.3.2
NC Community College Course: CHM, CHM-090 Chemistry Concepts, CHM-115 Concepts in Chemistry, CHM-131 Introduction to Chemistry, CHM-151 General Chemistry I
PCR, or Polymerase Chain Reaction, is a fundamental laboratory technique for biology and biomedical research. We offer several different labs that utilize real DNA and PCR equipment and range anywhere from 75 minutes to 3 hours of instruction time. We will work with you to determine which PCR lab…
Resource Type: STEM Activity
Activity Type: Lab Activity
Lab Type: Electrophoresis, PCR
Audience: High School, College
Programs & Topics: STEM
NCDPI Standards: Bio.3.1, Bio.3.3
NC Community College Course: BIO, BIO-110 Principles of Biology, BIO-111 General Biology I, BIO-140 Environmental Biology, BIO-150 Genetics in Human Affairs, BIO-175 General Microbiology, BIO-250 Genetics, BIO-280 Biotechnology, BTC, BTC-181 Basic Lab Techniques, BTC-250 Principles of Genetics
Ever want to solve the mystery of the lollipop covered in question marks? Students will use spectrophotometers to analyze the amount of FD&C dyes in a sample mystery pop and compare it to other known flavors within the same bag. Using the powers of math and science, your class will shine a…
Resource Type: STEM Activity
Activity Type: Lab Activity
Lab Type: Spectrophotometry
Audience: Student or Professional, Middle School, High School, College
Programs & Topics: STEM
NCDPI Standards: 6.P.1, 8.L.2, Chm.2.2, Chm.3.2, Phy.2.2, PSc.2.1, PSc.3.2
NC Community College Course: CHM, CHM-090 Chemistry Concepts, CHM-092 Fundamentals of Chemistry, CHM-115 Concepts in Chemistry, CHM-121 Foundations of Chemistry