Genetics/Biochemistry

Isolation of Human DNA. M. FENTON AND C.D. FENTON (1998. An original independantly developed protocol that isolates DNA in minutes!) Used by AgResearch in High Schools around New Zealand.

Electrophoresis for High Schools. C. D. FENTON AND M. FENTON. (1998. An original independantly developed protocol that works in minutes with 9 volt batteries!)

GeneE - Gene electrophoresis and sequencing simulator. M. FENTON. (2006). A SMARTboard capable interactive genetics teaching resource.

 

Optics/Microscopes

Build a microscope - Recycle those left-over school lenses! Build a sturdy microscope suitable for primary or junior high students.

Light Photomicroscopy Using an Internet Webcam Digital Camera. C. D. FENTON AND M. FENTON*. (presented at the 1999 New Zealand Microbiological Society conference at Otago University, November 23rd - 26th).

The Sun Gun (a safe way to observe the closest star to Earth and its Sunspots)

 

Microbiology

The Isolation and Characterisation of New Zealand Caulobacter Species. M. FENTON, C.D. FENTON* AND K. STEWART. (presented at the 1999 New Zealand Microbiological Society conference at Otago University, November 23rd - 26th).

The Microbiology lab: Experiments and photographs for amateurs and schools

 

Lab equipment/data recording

Ideas for Home Based Research Equipment (1998, personal communication from Charles Carter)

Planning experiments - how to design experiments for Science Fair or school

Build your own SuperMouse Datalogger M. FENTON and C.D. FENTON, 2003

Build a microscope - Recycle those left-over school lenses! Build a sturdy microscope suitable for primary or junior high students.

RIGEL - Real-world interactive games and electronics link. M. FENTON. (2007). A SMARTboard capable interactive real-world game interface, datalogger and proces control system. Suitable for teaching, research and industrial applications.

Build your own Air Track M. FENTON, 2003

PICAXE - cheap sensors and robotics M.FENTON, 2003

Sensors from voltage dividers M.FENTON, 2003

Professional looking posters - presenting your findings at conferences or Science Fair

 

Robotics/Electronics

A.L.I.S Automated Learning Intelligence System J. BROAD (1998 Taranaki Science and Technology Fair). Plans and report in Plans in PDF format.

PICAXE - cheap sensors and robotics M.FENTON, 2003

Sensors from voltage dividers M.FENTON, 2003

RIGEL - Real-world interactive games and electronics link. M. FENTON. (2007). A SMARTboard capable interactive real-world game interface, datalogger and proces control system. Suitable for teaching, research and industrial applications.

Build a Dalek from the TV series "Dr Who" M.FENTON, 2005

Build a TARDIS from the TV series "Dr Who" M.FENTON, 2005