Come to Your Senses: Physiology in Action

Workshop Resource Life Science 6-12 Middle / High School Don’t think you have the nerves for physiology? Learn about easy, hands-on activities you can use to explore homeostasis, reflexes and reactions, and responses to stimuli. The activities are suitable for all grade levels. NGSS Scientific and Engineering Practices: Planning and Carrying Out Investigations, Constructing Explanations NGSS […]
Protein Necklace: Harnessing the Glow of Jellyfish

Workshop Resource Life Science 6-12 Middle / High School Illuminate the dark corners of your students’ curiosity by teaching them about proteins. This simple classroom exercise allows your students to isolate the green fluorescent protein (GFP) found in jellyfish. Show them that protein science can be tangible and engaging but not overwhelming with this beginner’s […]
Urban Heat Islands Effect on Global Temperature

A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS ACTIVITY Urban Heat Islands Effect on Global Temperature Total Time Prep: 20 mins | Activity: 45-60 mins Earth Science Grade Level 6-8 Middle 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 As […]
Frog Dissection with Carolina’s Perfect Solution® Specimens

In-Booth Demonstration Life Science 6-8 Middle School Carolina’s Perfect Solution® frog dissection introduces students to basic vertebrate anatomy. This activity allows students to identify the major external features of the frog and gain a better understanding of vertebrate internal tissues, organs, and systems. The bullfrog is larger than the common grass frog, which allows students […]
Squid Dissection

In-Booth Demonstration Life Science 6-12 Middle / High School Squid are invertebrates belonging to the phylum Mollusca and class Cephalopoda (“head-foot”). Squid dissection allows students to examine structural adaptations and observe the relationship between form and function. Squid are complex, intelligent invertebrates that allow comparison to higher- and lower-level animals. The activity supports 3-dimensional learning […]
Sheep Brain Dissection

In-Booth Demonstration Life Science 6-12 Middle / High School Carolina’s Perfect Solution® sheep brain dissection introduces students to the anatomy of a mammalian brain. Students have an opportunity to identify major structures of the brain and gain a better understanding of the nervous system. This activity supports 3-dimensional learning and builds toward the following: NGSS […]
Next Generation Dissection

Workshop Resources Life Science 6-12 Middle / High School With the transition to 3-dimensional learning and NGSS, is there still a place for dissections in the classroom? The answer is yes! As you dissect a frog and squid, we will demonstrate how to integrate the 3 dimensions of learning while highlighting adaptations and the relationship […]
Comparative Mammalian Organ Dissection with Carolina’s Perfect Solution® Specimens

Workshop Resources Life Science 6-12 Middle / High School Show off your surgical skills while you experience the superior quality of Carolina’s Perfect Solution® specimens! Participants dissect a sheep brain, cow eye, pig heart, or pig kidney and observe internal and external structures. Use this excellent comparative dissection to gain a better understanding of these […]
Pregnant Rat Dissection

In-Booth Demonstration Life Science 9-12 High School Carolina’s Perfect Solution® pregnant rat dissection allows students to develop their dissection and observation skills, identify major external and internal features of the pregnant rat, understand form and function, and gain a better understanding of the pregnant mammal anatomy and fetus growth and development. This activity supports 3-dimensional […]
Shark Dissection: A Jawsome Experience!

Workshop Resources Life Science 9-12 High School Dive in and learn how to create your own Shark Week! This session guides participants through a hands-on dissection of a dogfish shark. Take a bite out of Next Generation Science Standards® related to adaptations and structure and function while giving your students an experience they will never […]