Bloody Chlorophyll Lab
“Scare” your students by exciting the electrons of chlorophyll molecules with black light, causing the molecules to release their energy in the form of “bloody” red light in a darkened classroom. Sunlight is white light that is actually a mixture of different wavelengths of light from the visible light spectrum. Photosynthetic plants gather energy from […]
Reproductive System
Reproductive System Introduce Reproductive System It’s time to have the sex talk! We have materials to help make teaching the reproductive system easy and less stressful. Learn more. It’s time to have the sex talk! No reason to blush or get embarrassed. This can be difficult material for the most seasoned educator. Unlike some of […]
Tips for Creating an Engaging Online Course
Create an engaging online course. Here’s how . . . To ensure online teaching success, student engagement is of paramount importance. As the saying goes, an engaged student is a motivated student. Studies show: If students aren’t engaged, they can’t perform at their best. A sense of belonging to a group enhances student performance. Online […]
Urinary System
Urinary System Introduce Urinary System Unless they’re on a long car trip or cross-country flight, most people don’t give their urinary system a second thought. They should, though. A fully functioning urinary system is necessary for an active, healthy life. The system filters extra water and waste products, such as salts and proteins, from the […]
DNA Learning Center: Resources for Teaching Remotely
Teaching biotechnology remotely can be challenging. Let our learning partners at the DNA Learning Center help keep your students engaged and learning from behind their devices. When students in classrooms around the world were displaced and educators had to deal with a new teaching environment, our partners at the DNA Learning Center (DNALC) at Cold […]
Biotechnology Remote Learning Resources & Strategies
Biotechnology resources that work for your classroom Whether you are teaching remotely full time or removed temporarily from the classroom, Carolina Biological Supply Company is dedicated to supporting you with resources that keep students engaged while helping them meet performance expectations and learning goals at home. Carolina partners have developed unique content that can be […]
Recommended Safety and Emergency Equipment for the Laboratory
Checklists for safety and emergency equipment for the laboratory Use these checklists for safety and emergency equipment for the laboratory. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Chemical splash goggles Lab coat Lab apron Gloves (select based on the material being handled and the hazard involved) Need help deciding which safety equipment is right for your class? VIEW […]
Water Quality Monitoring
Make an Environmental Connection You’ve probably seen it on a bumper sticker, “Think Globally, Act Locally.” Have you ever thought about how it might relate to the way we teach our students? Relating global concepts such as water quality and pollution to a local body of water through watershed assessment and water quality monitoring can […]
Dissection Buying Guide
Our guide includes specimen suggestions based on grade level and specimen complexity, needed dissection and safety supplies, and options for instructional materials. Choosing Your Specimen The simple chart below will help you decide which preserved specimens would be right for your classroom. To effectively use the grid, consider the experience level of your students and […]
How Green Fluorescent Protein Is Used in Research
From Jellyfish to the Bench Green fluorescent protein (GFP) is used in teaching biotechnology, genetics, and AP® Biology. What is the significance of this protein other than allowing students to create fluorescent green bacteria? Perhaps your students have seen news headlines about transgenic animals that fluoresce green under ultraviolet (UV) light because the gene for […]