Advanced Placement® Science with Carolina

Carolina Investigations® Kits for AP® Science

As an AP® science teacher, you know what it takes to set your students up for success on exams. Carolina Investigations® kits are specifically designed to support you and engage students in inquiry-based thinking while using scientific practices.

Carolina Investigations® AP® Lab Bundles

Save time and money when shopping for your lab. These lab bundles let you conveniently outfit your lab with the materials you need in one quick order.

Hear from Other Teachers

Every teacher has a favorite lesson that grabs students’ attention and makes learning—and teaching—engaging and fun! These teachers talk about the labs and materials that make their students eager to come to science class while achieving AP® course goals..

Top AP® Science Resources

At the Carolina Knowledge Center, teachers have access to a variety of free resources that help them plan their investigations. Following are some of the favorites.

LabSheets

CAROLINA LABSHEETS Basic Mold Showplate Set Download the LabSheet Buy Kit Quick Links Close Quick

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Explore Blood Typing

Which blood product is right for your classroom?

Choosing a blood typing kit? Compare Carolina’s synthetic blood, aseptic red blood cell, and user-provided sample kits side by side. See biohazard level, prep time, class time, and class size for each kit, or use the filter tool to narrow options for your class.

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Person with blue nitrile gloves holding a bacterial plate

Bacteria: The Citrate Test

In this lab students perform a test on two different bacteria to determine whether the organisms can use citric acid as their sole carbon source. The citrate test is often performed as part of the IMViC (Indole, Methyl Red, VogesProskauer, and Citrate) series of tests used to differentiate common species of enteric bacteria.

This activity assumes that students have previously worked with bacteria and are familiar with sterile technique. It also assumes they have a basic knowledge of pH. If this is not the case, we recommend that students complete the activities described in our “Introduction to Sterile Technique” LabSheet before beginning this activity.

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Photosynthesis - Featured

Photosynthesis

BIOLOGY TOPIC Photosynthesis Photosynthesis is the process by which nonorganic energy is introduced to ecosystems

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