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Below is the Taking Science Deeper curriculum for the summer 2015 Vision and Bioluminescence in the Deep-sea Benthos II, NOAA Ocean Exploration cruise.  Below are also links to purchase ostracods and video suggestions. If you need more information or clarification on any activity, please let us know.

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Ostracod ordering information:

Carolina Biological Supply: Sea Firefly (Cypridina hilgendorfii), 500 mg    Item # 203430       Cost: $61.75

Show your kids real bioluminescence.  Order (dried) ostracods from Carolina Biological Supply.  How do you use them? Just crush a couple ostracods (a spoon and flat surface or small bowl work great). Leave the powder in the bowl or put powder into your hand. Add a bit of water and watch it glow! Since ostracods are costly, we use a couple at a time and have the entire group see the demonstration.

However, if you have a larger budget, you could let small groups crush the ostracods, add the water…write down and/or discuss the outcome. Or have them put a couple between two class slides with a drop of water. Press the slides together to crush the ostracods and create the glow.

Videos:

Craft materials that glow:

  • Michaels has Glow in the Dark Duck Tape® Item# 10243143
  • Walmart has Glow in the Dark Glitter Glue ( 2.98 oz, Kids Craft) Item #550056695

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