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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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Time required 2.5 hours
The Digital Geology Kit
Subject Earth EnvView mineral, rock and fossil specimens in high-quality images and videos.
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Time required 30 mins or more
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Time required 10 h- Time required 2.5 hours
Flame test II
Subject Chem PhysA simple demonstration of the characteristic colours produced by metallic salts in flames.
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Explore the Moon with nQuire
Subject EarthInvestigate samples of Moon rock with our Virtual Microscope.
Time required 2 hours
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Comparing ecosystem benefits with Treezilla
Subject Env BioInvestigation of environmental benefits of different types of tree.
Time required 30 mins
The Interactive Brain
Subject Bio HealthExplore the brain and its different regions using 3D animations.
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Eating for energy
Subject Env BioAn investigation into why greater horseshoe bats are so rare in Britain today.
Time required 1 hour
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