Webinar: How to Succeed at Growing Plants in the Classroom
Explore strategies for growing Wisconsin Fast Plants®. How to Succeed at Growing Plants in the Classroom Have you thought about teaching with plants and using them in experiments in your classroom, but hesitated? Growing plants in the classroom is one of the easiest ways to introduce students to scientific practices, and Wisconsin Fast Plants® investigations […]
Webinar: Making Sense of Inheritance Data
Empower students to build an understanding of the importance of sampling size and repeated trials with Wisconsin Fast Plants® crosses using CODAP (Common Online Data Analysis Program). This webinar looks at a new way to let students explore data. We delve into a sample lesson that allows students to examine phenotypic data collected from Wisconsin […]
Investigating Phenomena: How Does Structure Relate to Function?
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 hummingbird flight video. Gather all the evidence you can from the […]
Tips to Get More for Your Anatomy and Physiology Budget
Anatomy and physiology (A&P) instructors and lab managers deal with more than their share of administrative headaches, especially when it comes to budgets and ordering supplies. Carolina is here to help you optimize the teaching, prep, and administrative processes you’re juggling. A lot of our team has been right where you are now, because many […]
How to Use a Graduated Cylinder
Get tips to help you measure the volume of a liquid with a graduated cylinder. Graduated cylinders are long, slender vessels used for measuring the volumes of liquids. They are not intended for mixing, stirring, heating, or weighing. Graduated cylinders commonly range in size from 5 mL to 500 mL. Some can even hold volumes […]
Make the Invisible Visible
Detecting IR Light with a Smart Phone The sun actually sends out more light than the part we see. Just past visible violet light is ultraviolet (UV) light, and just past visible red light is infrared (IR) light. Neither is visible to the human eye. Infrared light does not depend on visible light–IR light can […]
Cardiovascular System
Cardiovascular System Introduce Cardiovascular System You’ve been to great parties: the host or hostess always circulates, chats with everyone, delivers tasty treats and drinks, and is happy to relieve you of your trash. You may have referred to an exceptional host as warm-hearted or big-hearted. Have you ever thought about how your heart is like […]
Respiratory System
Respiratory System Introduce Respiratory System Here’s a structure and function question for your students to think about: how can a sponge soak up so much water? The anatomy and physiology answer: the same way your lungs can exchange blood gases so quickly. Structurally, a sponge has a large surface–every pore increases the amount of contact […]
Dissection, the NGSS, and Three-Dimensional Instruction
Are you looking for ways to integrate dissection into your three-dimensional instruction? We’re here to help with teaching tips and resources, webinars, lab kits, and supplies. The Next Generation Science Standards* (NGSS) do not explicitly refer to dissection, but you can easily meet several science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and performance expectations with dissection. […]
Missed NSTA Engage: Spring21? Let Us Catch You Up
If you were unable to participate in the NSTA conference, we’ve compiled some resources so you can stay informed. It’s been a busy spring–so busy that many of you may not have had the opportunity to participate in the NSTA Engage: Spring21 virtual conference. Don’t worry. We’ve made it easy for you to keep informed […]