Spark Their Interest in STEM with Our Free Book and Coloring Pages
Your young students’ futures are bright and filled with possibilities—just like our new book, STEM Careers from A–Z! Inspire your Young Innovators with colorful pages that introduce them to some of the many exciting pathways they could take as adults. Vivid illustrations and easy-to-follow language show children like them changing the world with STEM, all […]
Data in the Classroom
Data literacy is a hot topic these days. Students are expected to become familiar with concepts and techniques for data visualization and analysis both in mathematics and science. This brings a number of new challenges to classrooms in supporting students as they do more work than ever before with graphing and data. Although graphing with […]
Ant Zombies and Other Mind Control Parasites
Add interest to your discussion of parasites and their relationships with hosts with these examples of parasites that change the behavior of the host organism. Example 1 Host: carpenter ants (Camponotus leonardi)Parasite: fungi (Ophiocordyceps unilateralis) The fungus infects the ant, causing it to move to the forest floor and latch on to the underside of a leaf. […]
Getting Ready for Butterflies
The painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui), commonly found throughout North America in open deserts, fields, and roadsides, is one of the most popular insects for classrooms. It is frequently referred to as the “cosmopolitan” because of its wide distribution. In this article, we’ll discuss the painted lady’s life cycle and care and feeding. You’ll see […]
Introduction to Planaria
Carolina LabSheets™ Overview In this lab, students examine the anatomy and behavior of the planarian, a simple animal with bilateral symmetry. The activity does not cover regeneration.For that, see our 132900 Carolina BioKits®: Planaria Regeneration or our Carolina™ Protozoa and Invertebrates Manual. Download Student Lab Sheet Download Planarian Anatomy Sheet Needed Materials Planaria (132950 or similar culture) for […]
Wisconsin Fast Plants® and Product Testing
CAROLINA LABSHEETS Overview Materials Teacher Preparations Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Overview Materials Teacher Preparations Overview Materials Teacher Preparations Overview In this activity, students conduct experiments to determine if a commercial product effects the germination of Wisconsin Fast Plants® seed. In doing so they practice basic science skills including collecting and graphing […]
Introduction to Sterile Technique
Carolina LabSheets™ Overview In this lab, students practice transfer of a bacterial culture using sterile technique. The lab is intended as an introductory microbiology activity. Before conducting the lab, ensure that students are familiar with standard lab procedures, including the use of gas burners and personal protective equipment. Download Student Lab Sheet Needed Materials 155155 […]
Constructing a Cladogram with Hydra, Planaria, and Daphnia
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Introduction Materials Safety Procedures Labsheeet Introduction Materials Safety Procedures Labsheeet Overview In this lab students compare the body structure and functions of three invertebrates to that of a vertebrate. They use their data to construct a cladogram. Download Student Lab Sheet Download Anatomy […]
Dimensional Analysis
Dimensional analysis might sound like an intimidating scientific term, but it’s a powerful tool that helps us make sense of the world around us. Dimensional analysis can be used to solve a wide range of problems in a variety of disciplines, from chemistry and physics to cooking and construction. It is a technique used to […]
Developing a Computational Model for Heat Exchange
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 30 mins Activity: 30-60 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 Overview Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Overview This introductory activity encourages students to make connections between kinetic energy […]