The dinos also created some anticipation for observing specimens. The students were eager to know if anything had changed. We kept a daily log of what we observed. The log provided a good opportunity for students to hypothesize what could be wrong and things that we could try to remedy the problem. It also provided more proof that science experiments do not always happen according to plan, which is alright.
Most scientists have ideas fail many times before they are successful.
When something goes wrong, according to the scientific process, the best thing to do is think about the steps that were taken, then decide how to correct the possible mistake. I plan to attempt this again with my class next year. Ordering two cultures may provide a better chance to successfully observe bioluminescence. We will also put the box in a darker storage space. Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution,Inc.