[ FIELD TRIPS ] [ HOMESCHOOL PROGRAMS ] [ NATIONAL OCEAN SCIENCE BOWL ] [ SUMMER CAMPS ] [ SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS ] [ FACILITIES ] [ INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL ] K-12 PROGRAMS - FACILITIES The Johnson Education Center houses three modern, well equipped, and flexible working laboratories for its camps, programs, and visiting groups. The Wet Lab (accommodates 12-18 students) • Seawater, freshwater, compressed air, vacuum, propane, and nitrogen lines are available • Self contained 3,000 gallon re-circulating seawater system • 10 -30 gallon freestanding aquaria • Field Collecting Equipment • Refrigerator, ice machine The Biology Lab (accommodates 8-12 students) • Seawater, freshwater, compressed air, vacuum, propane, and nitrogen lines are available • CO2 incubator • (2) Biological fume hoods • 10-30 gallon aquaria • Laboratory glassware Chemistry Lab (accommodates 16-20 students) • (2) Chemical fume hoods • Chemical storage cabinets • Incubator • Laboratory refrigerator • Glassware Computer Lab • equipped with networked PCs and Macintosh computers • Internet access • Laser and inkjet printers • Digital imaging/GIS workstation station - Provides students with the resources they need to enter and analyze data, write reports, or create multimedia presentations. External disk drives, a laptop computer, computer projector, digital camera, and scanner are also available for use by visiting students and groups. Laboratory Equipment available: • Video Scope and TV/VCR • Compound and dissecting microscopes with fiber optic lights • Glassware (watch glasses, beaker, flasks, etc.) • Centrifuge • Drying Ovens • Electronic balances • Spectronic Genesys 8 uv/visible spectrophotometer • Assorted sized aquaria and supplies • Reference books and videos • Portable audio and visual equipment (overhead and slide projectors, laptop computer and projector, VHS players and TV, laser pointers, CD/Cassette players, microphone sound systems, and more) Field and collecting equipment available: • Pontoon boat • Inshore trawler • Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) • 15 passenger van • Otter trawls • .25 and .5 m plankton nets • Three, six, and 15 m seins • Dip Nets • Sieves and Shovels • Buckets and trawls • Quadrats • Water quality meters and test kits • Sechi disks • Snorkeling vests and dive flags • Specimen, food, and water coolers • First aid supplies • Field guides • Sediment shakers • Refractometers • Handheld GPS unit (differential capability on pontoon boat) • Battery operated aerators • AND MUCH MORE!