Carolina Biological Announced South Carolina Adopted New Grades K to 12 Science Teaching Materials

COLUMBIA, SC, Dec. 15, 2021 –Carolina Biological announced that two of its elementary school science programs are among the rigorous list of new science materials just adopted by the South Carolina State Board of Education for the state’s K-12 science curriculum. Carolina Biological’s award-winning Smithsonian Science for the Classroom™ and Building Blocks of ScienceTM 3D were chosen for adoption to […]

Determining Flavor

Colorful & Tasty

The Connection Between Taste, Smell, and Flavor The sense of taste and smell are closely related. Humans can distinguish 5 different taste sensations: sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami. However, we can detect thousands of different smells. The sense of smell, or “olfaction,” is actually the sense that allows us to distinguish a wide variety […]

Muscular System

Human Musculature

Muscular System Introduce Muscular System Flex and extend, contract and relax! You may have heard these commands in an exercise or dance class. They’re also commands your muscles and muscle fibers receive constantly from your nervous system. The human body consists of over 650 muscles categorized into 3 types: smooth, skeletal, and cardiac muscle. Skeletal muscles, also called […]

Investigating Phenomena: How Can You Make Fake Snow?

Snow

Carolina Phenomenon Phenomena-driven science! Phenomena are observable, naturally occurring events that are everywhere and spark student questions and investigations. Ask students to observe the DCI-linked phenomenon in the video and complete the attached student sheet prior to remote learning discussions. Observations: Carefully watch the snow polymer video. Gather all the evidence you can from the […]

Balances Buying Guide

When considering which balance is best for your application, the first decision you’ll need to make is whether to choose a mechanical or electronic balance. Mechanical or electronic? When considering which balance is best for your application, the first decision you’ll need to make is whether to choose a mechanical or electronic balance. Mechanical balances […]

Investigating Phenomena: Why Do Bees Dance?

Macro of working bees on honeycells

Carolina Phenomenon Phenomena-driven science! Phenomena are observable, naturally occurring events that are everywhere and spark student questions and investigations. Ask students to observe the DCI-linked phenomena in the video and complete the attached student sheet prior to remote learning discussions. Observations: Carefully watch the dancing bee video. Gather all the evidence you can from the […]

Integumentary System

Human skin detailed diagram

Integumentary System Introduce Integumentary System The integumentary system is made up of the skin, hair, and nails. Its main functions are protection, regulation, and sensation. The skin is the largest organ in the human body, and it contains a variety of receptors that sense touch, temperature, pressure, and pain. The Integumentary System infographic provides a colorful representation […]

Investigating Phenomena: Why Do Fish Swim in Schools?

Coral reef

Carolina Phenomenon Phenomena-driven science! Phenomena are observable, naturally occurring events that are everywhere and spark student questions and investigations. Ask students to observe the DCI-linked phenomenon in the video and complete the attached student sheet prior to remote learning discussions. Observations: Carefully watch the school of fish video. Gather all the evidence you can from […]

Boost Your Anatomy and Physiology Lab Budget with Grants

teacher and students

Budgets and all the administrative work around them are always top frustrations and stressors for lab managers and college or high school anatomy and physiology (A&P) instructors. We’d like to help you because we understand your stress for two reasons. First, many of us on the Carolina team are former instructors–we’ve literally been there. Second, […]

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