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Try this website for any type of wave. We have not used the "Ripple Tank" from IEC since finding this site.
http://www.falstad.com/ripple/

I haven't seen a sticky tape yet that will seal a plate enough to allow anaerobic conditions. The Parafilm gives a much better seal, being able to stretch and conform to the irregular surface found on the edge of petrie dishes, but as was pointed out, is permeable to Oxygen. In Dairy factory labs, w...

Try Dick Smith Wholesale. Schools get access to wholesale pricing. EG just bought watch batteries for stopwatches for $1.38 compared to $2.99 or pack of 40 AA Alkaline for $18.17 compared to $24.99 through their retail outlets. If you don't have an account, ring them on 1300 366 644 to set it up. Ch...

Try Western Histological. Not sure of address, but Google them.
Cheers,
Tim

Lisa, could I also ask for a copy of your slideshow?
Cheers,

Tim
tbloo11@eq.edu.au

In regards to sterilizing plates after incubation, if you don't have access to an autoclave (pressure cooker), you can sterilize them with Chlorine bleach, though I don't like to. You can also "Tyndalize" (I think that's how it is spelled) them. Place them in a container and boil them for ...

Estelle, We have set up all our wires on racks of 16 This is because all our classes have a maximum of 8 groups because of the layout of the Labs. The banana/banana leads are "plugged" into a piece of MDF ~20mm thick. Holes were drilled in 2 rows, (one for black, one for red plugs) using a...