Darwin and the Galápagos Islands
This article was originally published in Carolina Tips® in November 1989. It was updated in August 2025. Mr. West photographed the natural world for Carolina Biological Supply Company. His work garnered many awards.—Ed. History The Galápagos Archipelago consists of 13 major and 6 minor islands, 42 named islets, and numerous rocks, all volcanic in origin. […]
Carolina STEM Challenge® Resources
Carolina STEM Challenge® kits for middle and high school classrooms offer students real-world design challenges in an exciting tournament-style format. These kits are designed to help you integrate STEM into your current curriculum while addressing the Next Generation Science Standards* (NGSS), including science and engineering practices. Learn More About our Best of STEM® Awards Why […]
Demonstration of Constant Acceleration
Kinematics is the study of the motion of an object without consideration of the force or energy that cause the motion. This is one of the first topics covered in most physics and physical science courses and is addressed in NGSS PS2: Forces and Motion: A: Forces and Motion B: Types of Interactions C: Stability and […]
Bacteria and Media Reference Guide
Bring Science to Life—Even from a Distance!
Even before schools around the world got an abrupt introduction to remote learning in 2020, distance learning wasn’t an entirely unfamiliar concept. Colleges had already tapped into the benefits of virtual learning and at-home kits, tools that have now grown in popularity even outside secondary education, especially to excite students with STEM. With education becoming […]
How to Plan an Engineering Design Challenge
Engineers apply science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in order to design solutions to problems. Activities in which students play the role of engineers in a design challenge are an exciting way to grab their attention and foster a need-to-know mindset. This article provides a planning tool you can use to integrate principles of engineering […]
Using Laboratory Drawings to Enhance Student Learning
Explore how science laboratory drawings enhance student observation and understanding. Learn how simple sketches, diagrams, and 2D models help explain experiments, equipment setups, and biological specimens. Ideal for STEM educators and students.
The Life Cycle of a Chicken
Learn about the fascinating lifecycle of chickens.
Middle School Resources
Why include biotechnology in your middle school science curriculum? Studying basic biotechnology concepts and developing basic biotechnological skills (as well as those in the related disciplines of genetics and forensics) can help students understand the relevance of science to daily life, foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills, spark interest in STEM careers, complement career and […]
The High-Flying World of Drones
The future will be buzzing with drones, making now the ideal time for students to learn drone technology and safe handling through in-depth experience. Put out-of-school time to optimal use by building skills with this helpful content and a selection of engaging kits made to prepare students for careers in advanced engineering, robotics, and agricultural […]