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A spectrophotometer is a really unique device! It is an analytical instrument used to quantitatively measure the transmission or reflection of visible light, UV light or infrared light. It's applications span all the sciences we currently teach at our K-12 school - biology, chemistry, environmental science, and physics. There are many applications for this device including measurement of substance concentration such as protein, DNA or RNA, growth of bacterial cells, and enzymatic reactions. We're going to be using this device to analyze the environment right around us. The water students drink and air we breathe can be quality tested. In Biology, extracted DNA will be analyzed. In Chemistry, we can use the spectrophotometer to identify elements present in different solutions. It can be used as a part of many different labs we will do throughout the year. Having this device in the classroom will teach students about the scientific process in general. They will learn that details and precise measurements are extremely important. Students will learn how to painstakingly document and track samples and results. The spectrophotometer isn't just for fun, it's real world broad-spectrum applications will open student's minds to so many applications of science.

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A spectrophotometer is a really unique device! It is an analytical instrument used to quantitatively measure the transmission or reflection of visible light, UV light or infrared light. It's applications span all the sciences we currently teach at our K-12 school - biology, chemistry, environmental science, and physics. There are many applications for this device including measurement of substance concentration such as protein, DNA or RNA, growth of bacterial cells, and enzymatic reactions. We're going to be using this device to analyze the environment right around us. The water students drink and air we breathe can be quality tested. In Biology, extracted DNA will be analyzed. In Chemistry, we can use the spectrophotometer to identify elements present in different solutions. It can be used as a part of many different labs we will do throughout the year. Having this device in the classroom will teach students about the scientific process in general. They will learn that details and precise measurements are extremely important. Students will learn how to painstakingly document and track samples and results. The spectrophotometer isn't just for fun, it's real world broad-spectrum applications will open student's minds to so many applications of science.

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