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title: "Algae Research and Supply: Algae Beads (200-Algae Beads Only)"
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# Photosynthesis & respiration demo Perfect for STEM & STEAM projects Reusable for 1-4 months Algae Research and Supply: Algae Beads (200-Algae Beads Only)

**Brand:** algae research and supply
**Price:** $110.54
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Turn your classroom into a living lab with algae-powered discovery!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Algae Research and Supply: Algae Beads (200-Algae Beads Only) by algae research and supply
- **How much does it cost?** $110.54 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/290664357-algae-research-and-supply-algae-beads-200-algae-beads-only)

## Best For

- algae research and supply enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted algae research and supply brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless maintenance:** No special care needed—store in fridge or on bench under light, and watch your algae beads thrive.
- • **Long-lasting & resilient:** Reusable algae beads stay vibrant for up to 4 months, minimizing waste and maximizing classroom impact.
- • **Versatile STEM & STEAM tool:** Ideal for science fairs, climate change lessons, and hands-on experiments that engage millennial educators and students alike.
- • **Dynamic photosynthesis demos:** Visually explore light intensity and color effects on algae with easy-to-use beads that respond in real time.
- • **Interactive learning catalyst:** Use with pH indicators and CO2 sensors to bring complex biological processes to life, fostering curiosity and critical thinking.

## Overview

Algae Beads by Algae Research and Supply are durable, reusable spheres containing Chlorella vulgaris algae, designed for hands-on STEM and STEAM education. They enable vivid demonstrations of photosynthesis, respiration, and climate change concepts, requiring minimal upkeep while delivering maximum engagement for science classrooms and fairs.

## Description

Algae Beads from Algae Research and Supply are a simple and easy way to perform experiments in the classroom. Our algae beads are made from Chlorella vulgaris (a green freshwater algae common across the world and commonly consumed as a nutritional supplement). We concentrate the culture and add sodium alginate in the presence of calcium ions- and POOF- algae beads are born. These simple and robust beads can be used repeatedly in experiments in the classroom. Store in the refrigerator or leave on your bench top in light bright enough to read. You do not need to do anything to them for them to stay healthy for weeks. Experiments: Dark and Light: Show if photosynthesis or respiration is taking place. Light color: Place colored screens to demonstrate that the color of light is important to photosynthesis (hint: green is not that useful to algae!) Light intensity: Place containers from close to far away from a light source (hint: the containers closest to the light source will change color the fastest). You can use our color-indicator that shows if photosynthesis is taking place (change in pH).

Review: Excellent - Excellent product. Great customer service!
Review: Calling all science teachers! - Used these for photosynthesis and cell respiration basic lab. I used co2 indicator and small cuvettes and a few beads. Had students explore various variables and their effects on carbon dioxide production. Easy visual!!

## Features

- Algae beads can be used in both STEM and STEAM Projects
- Algae beads are great for classroom demonstration for PHOTOSYNTHESIS and RESPIRATION
- Algae beads are great for SCIENCE FAIR PROJECTS
- Algae beads are easy to use and hard to kill. They are reusable for 1-4 months!
- In the classroom, use Algae Beads for climate change demonstrations

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07YXD7PMG |
| Best Sellers Rank | #95,332 in Industrial & Scientific ( See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific ) #784 in Science Education Supplies |
| Date First Available | October 9, 2019 |
| Manufacturer | Algae Research and Supply |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Algae Research and Supply
- **Item Form:** Granular
- **Number of Items:** 1
- **Product Benefits:** Educational: Promotes Learning about Photosynthesis, Respiration, and Other Scientific Concepts
- **Unit Count:** 200 Count

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: If purchasing the ready to go sets, how long can these be kept?  Refrigerate until used?**
A: Our Algae Beads should be kept in the light (not direct sunlight!!!) and also not in the refrigerator. Desktop / benchtop is great.  You should see color change in the day, and overnight return to yellow.  That way you are on-scale when you want to run experiments with your students. 
 We have found them to be active for over 4-months in our labs, so I would safely say 30-days for typical classroom activities.    Call us for questions or bulk pricing 760-483-3626

**Q: what is the name of the indicator solution that is used/added?**
A: It is a “carbonate ph indicator”.

**Q: Does each snap-vial (with beads and indicator) come with a pH indicator strip?**
A: Hi!  Each one comes with a pH indicator card.  The indicator changes color with the pH.

**Q: Can I freeze algae beads for future use (next school year)?**
A: Freezing algae beads:   Probably will not live.  When you freeze cells ice crystals form.  Those crystals grow and cut through the cell membranes rupturing the integrity if the cell.  Thus when the cells are thawed the cellular material spills from the cell... and they are dead.  

There are some procedures to store cells in liquid nitrogen.  However there is always a percent of the cells that does not live through the process.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent
*by T***A on December 23, 2021*

Excellent product. Great customer service!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Calling all science teachers!
*by T***A on April 30, 2022*

Used these for photosynthesis and cell respiration basic lab. I used co2 indicator and small cuvettes and a few beads. Had students explore various variables and their effects on carbon dioxide production. Easy visual!!

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