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 Science
and Technology School Resource Suppliers
Project ZOOM depends upon digital
microscopy technology and the science supplies and materials that
support classroom explorations, investigations, and
experimentation. Of course, the DigiScopes or equivalent digital
microscopes are absolutely essential. Additionally, students
working on projects may require laboratory supplies such as
depression slides, blank slides and cover slips, prepared slides,
live specimens, stains, pipettes, glassware, and the like that are
an integral part of microscopic activities. |
An important part of the students’ learning comes from the
utilization of such resources. Science cannot be taught and learned
effectively without materials, supplies, and equipment. In science,
telling isn’t teaching and listening isn’t learning. Science demands
engagement in hand’s-on, mind’s-on experiences. To learn science,
students must do science—and doing science requires equipment and
supplies.
Although many classroom-usable science resources may be obtained
locally, following is a list of suppliers of science materials and
equipment. All include resources for ZOOM-related science and most
will ship to American overseas schools. Those offering DigiScopes
are noted with an * beside the company name. Catalogs may be found
online or secured by contacting these suppliers:
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AIMS Education Foundation
Supplier of excellent microscope teacher’s guide
Magnificent Microworld Adventures, plus microscope supplies such as microscope slides, depression slides, methylene blue stain, eyedroppers, etc.
*Carolina Biological Supply, Co.
Supplier of DigiScopes plus a major supplier of live specimens, preserved slides, and general laboratory and science curriculum supplies.
Connecticut Valley Biological Supply Co., Inc.
Supplier of an assortment of microscopes and accessories, plus prepared and live specimens, general laboratory supplies, and other science education resources.
*Delta Education
Supplier of DigiScopes plus lots of elementary and middle school science supplies, equipment, and curricular materials.
*Edmund Scientific
Supplier of DigiScopes and a wide array of science-related products and kits.
Fisher Science Education
Major lab supplier for glassware, chemicals, and microscopes.
Frey Scientific
Supplier of science supplies, equipment, visuals, models, assorted microscopes, and instructional materials.
Lab-Aids, Inc.
Supplier offers no microscopes but does offer microscopic kit packages including Plant Cell Study, Differentiation of Cells Equipment, and Simple Stain Kit for Plant Tissues.
*Sargent-Welch
Supplier of DigiScopes and labware useful for microscopic studies and lab experiences.
*Science Kit and Boreal Laboratories
Supplier of DigiScopes, plus other microscopes and chemicals, labware, kits, and other resources useful for microscopy and many other science applications.
Science Stuff
Supplier of microscopes, accessories, slides and cover slips, prepared slides, live materials, and stains and mediums.
*Ward's Natural Science Est., Inc.
Supplier of DigiScopes, other microscopes, chemicals, lab equipment and supplies, posters, kits, books, and more.
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