Micropipetting
Student lab skills often fade between classes or when time is spent away from the physical classroom. Such learning loss is more important to address today than ever before with reading and math achievement in 2022 demonstrating the largest average score decline in reading since 1990 and the first ever decline in mathematics. Micropipetting is […]
Hydroponic Nutrient Solution
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 15 mins Activity: 30-45 mins Life Science Grade Level 9-12 High 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 This student-designed investigation is an extension for the Visual […]
How to Teach the Crosscutting Concepts with Wisconsin Fast Plants
Hedi Baxter Lauffer, PhD Director, Teaching & Learning Wisconsin Fast Plants Program University of Wisconsin-Madison The Next Generation Science Standards* (NGSS) recommend we build our lessons to unify learning in 3 dimensions: scientific and engineering practices, disciplinary core ideas, and crosscutting concepts. However, it can be challenging to include crosscutting concepts explicitly. Lessons taught with Wisconsin Fast […]
The Metric System
SI/METRIC BASE UNITS In the United States, measurements are generally provided in English units. For example, when driving to a nearby town to see a friend or family member, we may say “it’s 20 miles from here.” In many parts of the world, a person referring to the same distance may say “it’s 32 kilometers […]
Materials Plants Need to Grow
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 1 hr Activity: 1.75 hrs Life Science Grade Level 5 Elementary 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 Students will examine the phenomenon of plant growth by […]
What Do Plants Need to Grow?
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 30 mins Activity: 2.25 hrs Life Science Grade Level K-2 Elementary 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 This is a guided inquiry activity for students to […]
A Visual Introduction to Ionic and Net Ionic Equations
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 30 mins Activity: 45-60 mins Physical Science, Chemistry Grade Level 9-12 High 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 This activity explores the phenomenon of chemical precipitation […]
Law of Conservation of Mass
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 30 mins Activity: 30 mins Physical Science Grade Level 9-12 High 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 This inquiry investigation of the law of conservation of […]
Invertebrate Biodiversity with Berlese Funnels
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 1 hour Activity: 5 days Life Science Grade Level 6-12 Middle/High 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 Understanding the relationships among biotic diversity and abiotic factors […]
Carolina Biological Supply Company and the Association for Science Teacher Education
Partners in supporting K–12 science teachers Carolina has partnered with the ASTE to support K–12 science teachers. Both organizations share a common goal of improving the state of science education in the United States. Carolina’s aim is to provide new teachers with the resources they need to overcome the challenges they face in teaching science, […]