Everything students need to know about marine science parameters all in one backpack!

Backpack Lab™ is designed with all the necessary components in one place, reducing the chance of misplacing an item. Ideal for transporting, take this durable backpack to the field for on-site measurements.

This kit is designed to provide a complete unit for teachers to introduce students to important marine science topics. The teacher’s guide provides detailed background information for marine science lessons/activities that can be adapted to various grade levels. Field tests are included to complement classroom lessons. All materials fit easily into the supplied backpack for convenient transport.

Backpack Lab™ Includes:

- 110 tests each for Acidity and Alkalinity, 100 tests for ammonia, carbon dioxide, dissolved oxygen, hardness, nitrate, nitrogen, phosphate and salinity.

- HANNA’s pHep®4 waterproof pH/temperature tester

- HANNA’s DiST®5 waterproof conductivity/ Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) tester

- Hydrometer for salinity

- Secchi disk for turbidity

- Backpack-style carrying case which holds all components of the kit

- 118-page teachers manual with a curriculum that meets National Science Teachers Standards

- Parameter summary in pdf and powerpoint format (on included CD).

- Laminated, laboratory instruction cards with step-by-step field-test procedures

- Reproducible lab activity worksheets with instructions, goals, hypothesis, and testing procedure results/observations

- A glossary of key terms in pdf format (on included CD).