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“Edvotek at Home” is a set of resources to teach the basics of Edvotek’s labs through worksheets and presentations. While we believe in the importance of hands-on learning, these free online learning tools are ideal if you can not perform the hands-on experiments in class.
A comprehensive set of resources to help you talk to your students about the ongoing pandemic.
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Wishing all of our US customers a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Edvotek will be closed November 26th and 27th, and we will reopen on November 30.
Thanksgiving is fast approaching. For many students and teachers, this also means that final exams are just around the corner. Mind maps are a simple but powerful tool that can help students learn and review. Here’s a brief introduction to…
Ever since its discovery, GFP or green fluorescent protein, has been widely used in cell and molecular biology laboratories due to its versatility and effectiveness. This powerful research tool was first discovered in the jellyfish Aequorea victoria, and expresses its…
Fall is fully upon us, and as the nights get longer and the temperature drops I’ve found myself spending more time inside. This, of course, includes many of our students who are spending 2020 in a hybrid or fully virtual…
Read More Four Fun Fall Experiments for Kids (to do at home)
Agarose gel electrophoresis is a simple yet powerful technique used in the biotechnology laboratory. This biotechnology technique uses electricity and a porous gel matrix to separate mixtures of molecules into discrete zones, or bands, based on the physical properties of…
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Humans have long recognized and taken advantage of genetic variation through traditional plant and animal husbandry techniques. For centuries, selective breeding and conventional hybridization have been used to increase desirable qualities. For fruits and vegetables, desirable qualities include disease-resistance, drought…
Looking Forward to Fall 2020
Preparing for the 2020-2021 school year? Make sure you’re ready to go for the Fall! Edvotek shares our best pro tips for in-person & distance learning experiments & teaching virtually.
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