Sea Floor Spreading-Divergent Plate Boundaries
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS ACTIVITY How do surface features provide evidence of Earth’s internal processes? Total Time Prep: 15-20 mins Activity: 40-50 mins Earth Science Grade Level 9-12 High School Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources […]
Plate Tectonics: Evidence of Plate Movement
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 15 mins Activity: 20-30 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 This activity is a quick, simple way […]
Carolina Partners with OpenSciEd to Offer High School Science Units
Carolina announces certified OpenSciEd science unit kits to provide teachers with easy-to-implement grades 9 to 12 science lessons supported with hands-on materials and digital resources BURLINGTON, NC, Nov. 1, 2023 – Leading school science supplier Carolina Biological Supply Company expands its partnership with nonprofit science developer OpenSciEd to launch a Certified Version of OpenSciEd science units for high school grades 9 to […]
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 […]
pH Testing and Measurement Tools
Testing and measuring pH is an integral part of many science labs. By learning about the tools and techniques for measuring pH, students can more quickly and accurately complete their lab investigations. Our instructional handout, video demonstration, and poster for classroom support will help you get you started. Instructional Handout By using these resources, students […]
A Model of Interacting Fields
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 30 mins Activity: 30-45 mins Physical Science, Physics Grade Level 9-12 High School Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Data Observations Analysis Resources Kit Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Data Observations Analysis Resources Kit Introduction This activity is a […]
Wetland Feedback Loops
A Carolina EssentialsTM Activity Total Time: 40-60 mins Prep: 30 mins | Activity: 45-60 mins Earth and Space Science 9-12 High School Total Time: 45-60 minutes [ Prep: 30 mins | Activity: 45-60 mins ] Subject: Earth and Space Science Grade: High School Overview Wetlands are diverse and critical habitats that range from coastal saltwater […]