Category: Equipment
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Wet Lab and Dry Lab- One Stop Design Solutions
While conventional scholars and workers believe in the well-established ethos of wet lab practices, revolutionary, cutting-edge dry lab techniques promise to eliminate multiple tiresome steps on the wet lab bench, making research simpler and more effective while saving time, resources, and manpower. Dry lab practices originated from the need to streamline labor-intensive research. They aim…
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Building a Composite Science Lab for Your Organization
What is the CBSE Composite Science Lab? Building a Composite Science Lab addresses the gap in traditional learning in India, in addition to emphasizing hands-on, practical application. While nations like the United States, Japan, and South Korea boast skill training rates of 52%, 80%, and 96%, respectively, only 2.7% of India’s workforce has formal skill…
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Why should schools have science laboratory equipment?
What is science laboratory equipment? Science laboratory equipment includes instruments and apparatus used to demonstrate scientific principles, helping students understand theoretical concepts and connect them to real-life phenomena. This equipment also allows for the validation and verification of scientific ideas. Successful experimental results reinforce classroom theories, translating abstract concepts into practical, observable experiences. In a…
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How to Teach the Power of Hydrogen (pH)?
What is Power of Hydrogen (pH)? The power of hydrogen, or pH (also called the potential of hydrogen), measures the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution. The formula for calculating the pH of a liquid is: pH = -log [H⁺] A higher pH indicates lower acidity and higher alkalinity in the solution. Conversely, a…
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How to Teach Kinetic and Potential Energy?
Energy as a function of work Kinetic and potential energy are a function of work. It is defined as the product of the force applied on a body and the displacement of the body caused by this force. Mathematically, it is expressed as: W = F × d where W represents work, F is force,…
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How to Teach the Concept of a Coupled Pendulum?
What is a pendulum? A pendulum is a fascinating device that consists of a ball-shaped mass, known as the “bob,” suspended by a theoretically massless string from a fixed point. An extension of this is the coupled pendulum, which we shall study in a while. When you displace this bob from its starting position, it…
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Best Lab Furniture Solutions for Modern STEM Classrooms
Modern STEM classrooms do not follow the standard blueprint; they require the best lab furniture solutions out there. Read along to find out how to make your STEM classroom stand out. What are modern STEM classrooms? STEM education is a relatively recent phenomenon in the learning space, and it seeks to challenge and reinvent the…
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Spirogyra plant biology experiment class 12
Aim of the Spirogyra plant biology identification experiment In this Spirogyra plant biology identification experiment, we aim to identify with reasons and study the morphology of Spirogyra, using representative prepared specimen slides. Principle of the Spirogyra plant biology identification experiment Morphology is the study of the characteristic features of a species. It can involve the…
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Essential Lab Safety: What Not to Do in a Science Lab
Introduction Essential lab safety enforcement in educational environments is crucial to prevent accidents and injuries. Proper conduct, discipline, and supervision promote accountability and are essential lab safety elements. Additionally, encouraging hazard reporting without fear fosters a culture of safety. Attending to equipment and maintaining clear exits ensure a secure atmosphere, enhancing both learning and the…
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How to properly maintain and calibrate lab equipment?
Properly calibrate lab equipment during maintenance to ensure accurate and reliable results. To obtain trustworthy and reproducible results, follow the steps discussed here. Here’s a step-by-step guide to maximize the potential of your laboratory equipment: 1. Follow Manufacturer Guidelines to calibrate lab equipment 2. Regular Cleaning and Inspection 3. Create a schedule to calibrate lab…
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How are Composite Skill Labs Enhancing Learning Across Multiple Disciplines?
The Composite Skill Lab is enhancing learning; hence the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has adopted the same. They are continually adapting to developments in the field of education, and this is one of their landmark steps. These labs are designed to foster a multidisciplinary approach to learning, enabling students to gain practical experience…
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Best Practices to Design an Efficient and Safe School Science Lab
There are so many crucial factors that we need to check while designing a safe school science lab. These factors are important as we must consider the students and teaching staff’s efficiency and safety. To balance these elements perfectly, planning a functional lab is required. We focus on proper planning because designing a school lab…
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Understanding Aneroid Barometer: How They Work and Their Uses
An aneroid barometer is an instrument used to measure the height or altitude of an object above a reference point, typically above sea level. Altimeters are widely used in aviation, hiking, mountaineering, meteorology, geography, and space exploration. In this blog, we will take a closer look at Aneroid barometer, how they work, and their various…
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School Drone Lab Equipment & Furniture List | Labkafe
It seems drones are everywhere these days. If you go to a scenic location, chances are good that you’ll hear that buzzing noise nearby soon. But one needs a dedicated place to develop and research about drones ‒ a drone lab, to be sure. Today, we will talk about how to set up a drone…
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Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) and Robotics Lab Equipment | Labkafe
The times are changing and education needs to change with it. Nowadays, robotics is taking over much of the automated industry, and hence it is getting more and more important to make it a part of the regular education. With that thought in mind, the Niti Aayog has started a drive to implement Atal Tinkering…