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GLOBE Program
GLOBE® Program
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WARD'S has painstakingly reviewed and cross-referenced the products listed on this page to the stringent instrument specifications presented in the GLOBE Teacher's Guide. Once our list was complete, it was reviewed by the GLOBE program to ensure that we are offering only the products that meet GLOBE specifications. If you have any questions or require additional information on our products, contact WARD'S GLOBE experts at 800-962-2660.
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| GLOBE is an international science and education program that unites students, teachers, and scientists from around the world in study and research about the dynamics of the Earth's environment. The goals of the program are to enhance the environmental awareness of individuals worldwide, increase scientific understanding of the Earth, and improve student achievement in science and math. |
| GLOBE students take environmental measurements at or near their school, report their data through the internet to the GLOBE data archive, create maps and graphs to analyze the data sets, and collaborate with scientists and other GLOBE students around the world. Visit the GLOBE home page at www.globe.gov. |
| GLOBE®, the GLOBE program, and the GLOBE logo are trademarks of the U.S. Government. Use of these trademarks and certification by WARD'S that its products conform to specifications of The GLOBE Program do not imply endorsement of WARD'S or its products by the U.S. Government. |
| The GLOBE lists are organized by measurement type. The products are marked to indicate the GLOBE skill level: P = Primary, M = Middle, and S = Secondary. Click the links below to jump the list that interests you. |
| Basic Measurements |
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GLOBE Skill Level |
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Measurement
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P
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M
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S
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WARD'S #
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Price
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| Digital Hygrometer |
Relative Humidity, range 20 - 95% Humidity
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X
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X
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X
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47.95
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| Sling Psychrometer |
Relative Humidity, range -1 to +35°C
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X
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X
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X
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39.95
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| Max/Min Thermometer |
Air Temperature 1°C increments
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X
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X
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X
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22.95
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| Digital Max/Min Thermometer |
Air Temperature ± 0.5°C
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X
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X
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X
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26.00
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| Calibration Thermometer |
Air Temperature, range -5 to +50°C
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X
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X
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X
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8.95
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| Instrument Shelter |
Air Temperature, Relative Humidity
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X
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X
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X
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179.00
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| Rain Gauge |
Precipitation, Liquid/Solid, measure up to 280 mm
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X
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X
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X
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43.50
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| Snow Board |
Precipitaion Solid
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X
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X
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X
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Local
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| Snow Depth Pole |
Precipitation Solid
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X
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X
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X
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Local
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| pH Indicator Paper |
Precipitation Water, Soil pH, range 1 - 14 pH units
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X
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1.75
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| pH Meter |
Precipitaion Water, Soil pH, range 1 -14 pH units, accuracy of 0.1
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X
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99.00
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| pH 4 Buffer |
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X
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X
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9.70
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| pH 7 Buffer |
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X
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X
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9.70
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| pH 10 Buffer |
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X
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X
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9.70
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| Hydrometer |
Specific Gravity, range 1.0000 - 1.0700
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X
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X
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X
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32.50
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| 500mL Clear Plastic Graduated Cylinder |
Salinity
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X
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X
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X
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10.90
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| Secchi Disk |
Transparency, deep water sites, dia. of 20 cm
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X
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X
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X
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37.50
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| Secchi Rope |
Transparency, deep water sites
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X
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X
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X
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37.65
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| Turbidity Tube |
Transparency, shallow water sites
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X
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X
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X
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Local
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| 50 m Tape Measure |
Site Layout, Tree Measurement, 2 mm units
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X
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X
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X
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29.95
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| Compass |
Land Layout
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X
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X
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X
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13.95
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| Densiometer |
Canopy Cover
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X
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X
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X
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Local
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| Plant Clippings Drying Oven |
Grass Biomes
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X
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X
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X
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499.00
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| Soil Sampling Auger (Soil Moisture Equipment Corp.) |
Soil Profile, 7 cm W x 18 cm L, 120 cm handle
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X
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X
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X
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425.00
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| Shovel |
Soil Profile
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X
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X
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X
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15.75
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| Meter Stick |
Soil Depth, Soil Moisture
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X
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X
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X
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3.85
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| Distilled White Vinegar |
Soil: Free Carbonates, 1 pint
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X
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X
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X
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2.50
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| Acid Squirt Bottle |
Soil: Free Carbonates, 250 ml
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X
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X
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X
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32.70
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| #10 Sieve (2 mm mesh) |
Soil: Bulk Density
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X
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X
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X
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48.50
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| Soil Drying Oven |
Soil: Moisture, Bulk Density
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X
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X
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X
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499.00
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| Balance |
Gravimetric Soil Moisture, Bulk Density, 300 g
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X
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X
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X
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122.00
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| Soil Cans - 15 |
Gravimetric Soil Moisture, Bulk Density, 7 x 5 cm
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X
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X
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X
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3.85
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| Other Soil Containers |
Gravimetric Soil Moisture, Bulk Density
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X
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X
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X
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14.40
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| Garden Trowel |
Gravimetric Soil Moisture
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X
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X
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X
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7.95
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| Dual Ring Infiltrometer |
Soil: Infiltration
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X
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X
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X
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Local
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| Plant Color Guide |
Green-Down
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X
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X
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X
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Local
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| GPS Receiver |
Latitude, Longitude and Elevation
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X
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X
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X
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149.95
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| Dissolved O2 Kit |
Accuracy ±1 mg/L
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X
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X
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47.50
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| Water Alkalinity Kit |
Alkalinity
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X
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X
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42.45
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| Water Nitrate Kit |
Hydrology: range 10 ppm NO3-N
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X
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X
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48.30
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| Advanced Measurements |
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GLOBE Skill Level
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| Instrument |
Measurement
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P
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M
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S
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WARD'S #
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Price
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| Digital Voltmeter |
Aerosols, range 0-20 VDC
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X
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X
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29.95
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| Aneroid Barometer |
Barometric Pressure, range 940-1060 millibars
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X
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X
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X
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69.95
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| Ozone Test Strip Scanner |
Surface Ozone
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X
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X
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X
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179.00
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| Ozone Measurement Station |
Surface Ozone
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X
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X
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X
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179.00
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| Sealable Bags |
Surface Ozone
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X
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X
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X
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5.35
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| Wind Direction Device |
Surface Ozone
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X
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X
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X
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Local
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| Hydrometer |
Soil: Particle Size, range 1.0000 - 1.0700
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X
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X
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X
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32.50
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| 500 mL Clear Plastic Graduated Cylinder |
Soil: Particle Size
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X
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X
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X
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10.90
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| Dispersing Solution, 100 g |
Soil: Particle Size, Sodium Hexametaphosphate
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X
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X
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X
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6.99
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| 100 mL Erlenmeyer Flask |
Soil: Particle Density
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X
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X
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X
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19.45
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| Heat Source |
Soil: Particle Density
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X
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X
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X
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139.95
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| Soil NPK Kit |
Soil Fertitlity, 50 tests nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium
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X
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X
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24.50
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| Safety Goggles |
Safety
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X
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X
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X
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4.75
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| Safety Gloves |
Safety
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X
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X
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X
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15.95
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| Optional Measurements |
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GLOBE Skill Level
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| Instrument |
Measurement
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P
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M
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S
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Price
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| Salinity Kit |
Salinity-Titration Method, 0 - 20 ppt
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X
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X
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53.50
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| Soil Moisture Meter |
Soil Moisture
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X
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399.95
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| Desiccant |
Soil and Air Temperature
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X
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X
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36.50
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