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Bio-Rad specializes in biotechnology products. They have developed an excellent program called Biotechnology Explorer. Bio-Rad's products and kits have proven to be quite useful in the AP Biology classroom, with simple yet complete instructions, dependable results, excellent delivery times, and competitive prices. Their technology department is maintained by over 35 highly-trained technicians and is divided into four major groups: protein electrophoresis, nucleic acids, chromotography, and imaging. The company can be reached at 2000 Alfred Nobel Drive, Hercules, CA 94547. (800) 424-6723. For technical advice, call the 800 number and select 2.
Bio-Rad Laboratories
Carolina Biological Supply Company
Carolina Biological's kits for all AP Biology laboratories have been fieldtested by AP teachers and satisfy the objectives for each laboratory. Each kit provides sufficient materials for a class of 24 students, a teacher's manual, and student worksheets. The teacher's manual includes exercise objectives, background information, a list of required equipment, and discussion questions and answers for both pre- and post-laboratory reviews. The student worksheets list experimental procedures and contain post-laboratory questions. Carolina Biological is a complete supplier of all materials needed to support an AP program. Consult the Web site as there are a number of optional kits, planned demonstrations, special AP laboratory videos, and more. Monty Causey (x6329) in biotechnology is available to field questions about biotechnology equipment or procedures. The company can be reached at 2700 York Road, Burlington, NC 27215. (800) 334-5551.
Carolina Biological Supply Company
Connecticut Valley Biological
Connecticut Valley Biological has a complete set of AP Biology kits developed by Edvotek that satisfy the objectives for each suggested laboratory activity. These kits are designed for a total of 40 students in 10 separate research groups with many replenishment kits for disposable materials available. Connecticut Valley Biological is well known for botanical and zoological materials from all environments, which can be ordered as preserved (Bio-Gard) materials or living organisms. Their list of prepared microscope slides for each kingdom is one of the most extensive on the market today and covers 25 pages of their catalog. The company can be reached at 82 Valley Road, Southampton, MA 01073. (800) 628-7748.
Connecticut Valley Biological
Edmund Scientifics
Edmund Scientific is a leader in optics, especially microscopes of all types (digital, dissecting, stereo, and student), binoculars, and telescopes. Their video microscope system is very applicable to classroom use and has the ability to focus from 6mm to infinity. The company can be reached at 60 Pearce Avenue, Tonawanda, NY 14150. (800) 728-6999.
Edmund Scientifics
Edvotek, Inc.
Biotechnology is the focus of Edvotek, but they have developed complete kits for all 12 suggested AP labs. Each kit provides background information and study questions. All key reagents are included for 10 laboratory groups, along with disposable materials. They make and stock all items associated with biotechnology, including Laboratory 6, and can assure next-day delivery of these materials when requested. If necessary, technicians can walk a teacher through unfamiliar laboratory techniques and/or equipment. The company can be reached at P.O. Box 341232,t Bethesda, MD 20827. (800) 338-6835.
Edvotek, Inc
Fisher Scientific
Although Fisher sells kits for all 12 AP Biology laboratories, the kits are produced and packaged by Edvotek. Each kit provides background information and study questions. All key reagents are included for 10 laboratory groups along with disposable materials. They also carry a full line of electrophoretic and transformation materials, also supplied by Edvotek. Their unique E-gel system is compact and provides 12 lanes for analysis. The convenience of the E-gel is that it is self contained, less expensive, and runs in only 35 minutes. The company can be reached at 4500 Turnberry Drive, Hanover Park, IL 60133. (800) 955-1177
Fisher Scientific
Flinn Scientific, Inc.
Flinn originated as a chemical supply company and has grown into a full-line supplier for all fields. Biologists Norris Ross and Dave Larson are always available to help teachers. Flinn makes one of the most inexpensive -- yet very reliable -- spectrophotometers on the market today. Their kits, made for 12 or 24 students, support the 12 suggested AP Biology laboratories. They have a great variety of hardware and numerous kits for all class levels. They also offer information and occasional workshops on laboratory safety. The company can be reached at P.O. Box 219, Batavia, IL 60510. (800) 452-1261.
Flinn Scientific, Inc
Fotodyne, Inc.
Fotodyne specializes in electrophoresis and electronic imaging. They have kits to fulfill the objectives of laboratory number six, including bacterial transformation and DNA electrophoresis, and can extend those topics with kits in finger printing, restriction enzymes, and plasmid mapping. There is a one-year guarantee on all electrical equipment (gel boxes, power units, etc.) produced by Fotodyne. If you have any questions, Kristin Yost is available for additional educational product information or for biotechnical assistance. The company can be reached at 950 Walnut Ridge Drive, Hartland, WI 53029. (800) 362-3686.
Fotodyne, Inc
Frey Scientific
Although Frey Scientific is a jobber and not a manufacturer of products, they do carefully select their vendors. They recently changed vendors for AP Biology, which has improved the kits for all 12 labs. These kits are well aligned with the concepts and objectives of the AP Biology course. Matt Mitchell is available to field any questions pertaining to materials available from Frey. The company can be reached at 100 Paragon Parkway, Mansfield, OH 44903. (800) 225-3739.
Frey Scientific
Invitrogen (Gibco BRL Products&madash;Life Technologies)
The two divisions of Invitrogen that are most applicable to AP and college teachers are cell biology (extension 45569) and molecular biology (extension 45610). This company specializes in electrophoresis, cell cultures, agarose products, plasmids, and PCR. They provide workshops in recombinant DNA techniques, PCR, plasmid technology, and cell cultures; check the Web site for dates and locations. The company can be reached at 3175 Staley Road, Grand Island, NY 14072. 800-955-6288 option 1
Invitrogen (Gibco BRL Products—Life Technologies)
LaMotte Chemical Products
Known mostly for their water quality kits (particularly the dissolved oxygen kit for laboratory 12), LaMotte also supplies hardware and software for Smart Spectro Spectrophotometers, pH Plus Direct, Smart Colorimeter, and a variety of probes. Their recent brochure for the AP Program covers biology, chemistry and environmental science, and highlights the following kits: Water Quality, Dissolved Oxygen, Green Water, Sampling and Measurement, Leaf Pack, Kick Net, Soil Texture, Soil Sampling, and Acid Rain. The company can be reached at Box 329, Chestertown, MD 21620. (800) 344-3100. LaMotte provides three very qualified technicians to answer any questions associated with chemical analysis—press 2 when you call the 800 number.
LaMotte Chemical Products
Modern Biology, Inc.
Check page 36 of the most recent catalog for a summary of AP Biology materials. Modern Biology offers two experimental programs that correlate very well with the AP Biology curriculum. One set of experiments, "Introduction to Molecular Genetics," satisfies the objectives of laboratory six. A second set, "Overview of Proteins," includes electrophoresis of proteins and experiments with sickle cell anemia. Modern Biology also has a number of other laboratory courses that are applicable to AP Biology. If you have any problems with materials, experiments, concepts, or equipment, Dr. John Anderson is available to answer your questions. The company can be reached at 3710 East 700 South, Lafayette, IN 47909. (800) 733-6544.
Modern Biology, Inc
Nasco
Nasco is a leading provider of biological specimens, including living, odorless, and nontoxic preserved, plus other alternatives to dissection. Live organisms include algae, arthropoda, bacteria, bryophytes, carnivorous plants, fish, fungi, and amphibia, while preserved specimens include a wide-range of invertebrates and vertebrates. Skeletal systems, organ or organ sets, and zoology sets are available at competitive prices. Nasco also supplies materials essential for maintaining live specimens and a variety of dissection instruments. Most orders will be delivered within 7 to 10 days. The company can be reached at 901 Janesville Ave., Fort Atkinson, WI 53538. (800) 558-9595.
Nasco
Nebraska Scientific
Originally specializing in fresh dissection materials from major livestock markets (fetal pigs, brains, eyes, hearts) and dissection equipment, Nebraska Scientific has greatly expanded to include models, "bone clones" covering a range of vertebrates, and living organisms from chlorella and daphnia to fruit flies and sow bugs. They carry a focused selection of books, CDs, and all the major biology video series, plus kits from LabAid and NeoScience. Their online catalog and ordering system are easy to use, and you can contact Neal Brenner directly for same-day shipped orders. They can be reached at 3823 Leavenworth Street, Omaha, NE 68105. (800) 228-7117.
Nebraska Scientific
Neo/SCI Corporation
NeoSCI specializes in the development of laboratory investigations, stunning original videos on many biological topics, specialized posters, and interactive software at the high school level. Their new Advanced Placement Biology Lab Investigation Series allows teachers to order materials for 4 or 8 lab stations for each of the 12 labs and includes lab preparation notes, technique tips, and expected results compiled "by teachers, for teachers" as well as student "copymasters" with data tables, questions, suggestions for extended investigations, and urls for useful related Web sites. Teachers also receive a free copy of their AP Biology Exam (lab concepts) Preparation CD. Newly developed "virtual AP lab experiences" are sold on CDs. Their E-Gel Electrophoresis Lab Investigations are interesting for students at the Pre-AP level or for those without funds for big electrophoresis equipment. The company can be reached at 80 Northwest Boulevard, Nashua, NH 03063. (800) 526-6689.
Neo/SCI Corporation
PGC Scientifics/ Wheaton Science Products
PGC is a leading supplier of glass and plastic containers and vials for the laboratory, and are best known for the BOD (Biological Oxygen Demand) bottle, glass scintillation vials, and a wide variety of glass and plastic rigid containers and closures. PGC is also a leader in cell culture equipment and supplies tools to prepare single cells from tissues to large-scale production of cells in stirred vessels. The field sampling section consists of products for a wide range of environmental collections. The company can be reached at1501 North 10th Street, Millville, NJ 08332 (800)225-1437
Wheaton Science Products
Sargent Welch
Sargent-Welch has developed reliable kits for the 12 suggested laboratory exercises. These kits include "ready-to-use" reagents and consumables, instructions with background information, step-by-step protocols, study questions, expected results with reproducible answers, and safety cautions. Each kit accommodates 10 laboratory groups of 4 students. Reagents and consumables can also be purchased separately. Visit their Web site for other materials that support AP Biology. A number of technicians are available to answer questions about general laboratory procedures, specific techniques, or the use of specialized equipment such as electrophoresis chambers or spectrophotometers. The company can be reached at P.O. Box 4130, Buffalo , NY 14217. (800) 727-4368.
Sargent Welch
Science Kit and Boreal Labs
Science Kit has been in business for over 50 years and provides pre-packaged AP Biology laboratory kits that meet the guidelines and objectives of the AP Biology laboratories. These kits include a teacher's guide, student study and analysis sheets with background information, and step-by-step instructions. Their AP Biology CD-ROMs reinforce student comprehension and allow students to summarize actual AP experiments using actual data. Science Kit has also developed a line of teacher developed and classroom tested demonstrations for biochemistry, photosynthesis, and cellular respiration. A number of well-trained technicians are available to answer specific questions. The company can be reached at P.O. Box 5003, Tonawanda, NY 1415 1. (800) 828-7777.
Science Kit and Boreal Labs
Sigma-Aldrich
Sigma-Aldrich is one of the largest suppliers of chemicals used in high school and college laboratories. The company develops, manufactures, and distributes the broadest range of high-quality biochemicals, organic chemicals, chromatography products, and diagnostic reagents available in the world. The company can be reached at P.O. Box 14508, St. Louis, MO 63178. (800) 325-3010. For technical service, call (800) 325-5832.
Sigma-Aldrich
Vernier Software & Technology
Vernier provides an interface and a variety of sensors/probes (35 in total) that work with either Windows or Mac computers using the LabPro software. Vernier's Logger Pro software works in combination with LabPro and a computer to collect and analyze data. The DataMate program used for calculators is stored in LabPro, and can be easily downloaded to a Texas Instruments graphing calculator. The goal of this technology is to provide a rapid and efficient method of collecting and analyzing data in the restricted time of most class schedules. Technical support is available for the Enzyme Action, Transpiration, Cell Respiration, Photosynthesis, Diffusion, Primary Productivity, Heart Rate, and Physical Fitness labs. The company can be reached at 13979 SW Millikan Way, Beaverton, OR 97005-2886. 888-837-6437
Vernier Software & Technology
Ward's Natural Science
Ward's is one of the larger suppliers of materials for the scientific community. They have a specific AP Biology section in their catalog that includes laboratory kits, 12 CD-ROMs that address the suggested AP laboratories, equipment, chemicals, live and preserved specimens, and an extensive section on biotechnology. Ward's products are competitively priced and very suitable for AP Biology. Call Brendan Taylor if your needs or questions are related to biotechnology, or Jeof Smith for materials, kits, or videos. The company can be reached at P.O. Box 92912, Rochester, NY 14692. (800) 962-2660.
Ward's Natural Science
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