Advantages of Digital Communication Transmission
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 15 mins Activity: 30 mins Physical Science Grade Level 9-12 High School Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Overview Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Overview Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Overview This introductory activity provides students with an organizational tool […]
Historical Sunspot Activity: Finding Patterns
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 15 mins Activity: 30-45 mins Earth and Space Science Grade Level 9-12 High School Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Overview Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Overview Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Overview When studying the Sun, students are often […]
Flame Tests and Spectroscopy: Get Excited About Color
Have you ever wondered what makes fireworks sparkle with color, why decorative fireplace logs burn green or blue, or how birthday cake candles burn with a flame that matches the candle? Students can investigate the phenomenon of colored flames using flame tests and spectroscopy. This visually impactful lab incorporates quantitative data to help explain abstract […]
OpenSciEd, Made Even Better by Carolina
Have you heard about OpenSciEd instructional science resources for grades 6–8? These high-quality, adaptable, full-course materials have set themselves apart as a reimagined science educational experience with two key instructional shifts: phenomena-based teaching and the importance of coherence. Units move away from teacher-directed, lecture-based lessons to student collaborations facilitated by the teacher as students investigate […]