Materials Plants Need to Grow
A Carolina EssentialsTM Investigation Total Time: 2.75 hrs Prep: 1 hr | Activity: 1.75 hrs Life Science 5 Elementary School Total Time: 2.75 hours [ Prep: 1 hr | Activity: 1.75 hrs ] Subject: Life Science Grade: Elementary School Overview Students will examine the phenomenon of plant growth by designing and carrying out an experiment […]
What Do Plants Need to Grow?
A Carolina EssentialsTM Investigation Total Time: 2.55 hrs Prep: 30 mins | Activity: 2.25 hrs Life Science K-2 Elementary School Total Time: 2.55 hours [ Prep: 30 mins | Activity: 2.25 hrs ] Subject: Life Science Grade: Elementary School Overview This is a guided inquiry activity for students to examine the phenomenon of plant growth. […]
Making Algae Beads
In Booth Life Science 6-8 Middle School In this activity, students create spheres of green algae for use in experiments that explore the metabolic processes of plants, including rates of photosynthesis. The activity supports 3-dimensional learning and builds toward the following: NGSS Science and Engineering Practice: Developing and using models; Planning and carrying out investigations NGSS […]
A Visual Introduction to Ionic and Net Ionic Equations
A Carolina EssentialsTM Activity Total Time: 75-90 mins Prep: 30 mins | Activity: 45-60 mins Physical Science, Chemistry 9-12 High School Total Time: 75-90 minutes [ Prep: 30 mins | Activity: 45-60 mins ] Subject: Physical Science, Chemistry Grade: High School Overview This activity explores the phenomenon of chemical precipitation and asks students to construct […]
Law of Conservation of Mass
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 30 mins Activity: 30 mins Physical 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 Introduction This inquiry investigation of the law of conservation of […]
Invertebrate Biodiversity with Berlese Funnels
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 1 hour Activity: 5 days Life Science Grade Level 6-12 Middle/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 Introduction Understanding the relationships among biotic diversity and abiotic factors […]
Carolina Biological Supply Company and the Association for Science Teacher Education
Partners in supporting K–12 science teachers Carolina has partnered with the ASTE to support K–12 science teachers. Both organizations share a common goal of improving the state of science education in the United States. Carolina’s aim is to provide new teachers with the resources they need to overcome the challenges they face in teaching science, […]
7 Ways Carolina Can Support Your NGSS Implementation
The Next Generation Science Standards* (NGSS) call for students to engage in science and engineering practices while applying core ideas and cross-cutting concepts. Carolina has many solutions to help you implement these rigorous standards in your classroom. This article describes 7 reasons Carolina is your “go to” source for materials that support NGSS implementation. 1. […]
Integrating Engineering into the Science Classroom with Carolina STEM Challenge® Kits
Schools, science specialists, and teachers are all involved in ensuring that their curricula meet national or state standards for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Most school systems are successfully incorporating the S, T, and M components into their classrooms, but many find the E practices to be particularly daunting. Carolina STEM Challenge® kits are […]
Scientific and Engineering Practices and Crosscutting Concepts
What do all sciences have in common? All sciences have a set of practices and conceptual processes in common. How many science classes begin by teaching the scientific method? Our common practices and conceptual processes define our discipline. In the 3-dimensional instructional model, the practices that are part of every scientist’s lessons are listed in dimension […]