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Posted: 29 Apr 2020As many Universities need to quickly move their learning online during the current coronavirus ...
The OpenScience Laboratory
An initiative of The Open University and The Wolfson Foundation
This online laboratory brings interactive practical science to students anywhere and anytime the internet is available. The laboratory features investigations based on on-screen instruments, remote access experiments and virtual scenarios using real data. Several activities are available to all, while others are available only to registered users.
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Popular experiments
Elementary flame test
Subject Chem PhysA simple demonstration of the characteristic colours produced by metallic salts in flames.
Time required 1 hour
A-level: virtual microscope
Subject BioA collection of slides covering animal and plant tissues in the school curriculum.
Time required 1-2 hours or more
Quantitative PCR analysis
Subject Bio ChemReal time PCR, human CYP2D6 gene variants, gene copy number, controls, population analysis.
Time required 1 hour
All experiments (random order, page 1 of 5)
Time required 30 mins or moreElementary flame test
Subject Chem PhysA simple demonstration of the characteristic colours produced by metallic salts in flames.
Time required 1 hour
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Exploring nature with iSpot
Subject Env BioIdentify anything in nature - a guide to help you develop your skills and interest in nature.
Time required 1-3 hours
Light and strain experiments (T212)
Subject Elec EngThis consists of two experiments: one where you will control a set of light sensors, and in the second take measurements on an experiment where a strain gauge forms one part of a wheatstone bridge.
Time required 55 minutes
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Comparing ecosystem benefits with Treezilla
Subject Env BioInvestigation of environmental benefits of different types of tree.
Time required 30 mins
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Leaf Structure as Environment Indicator
Subject Env BioMicroscopic study of leaf structure relating to environment
Time required