Eggsploring Enzymes Activity
Enzymes are specialized biological catalysts that complete biological work within cells. In this activity, students investigate the effect of pepsin, a protease, on albumin, an abundance protein in animal cells. Pepsin, an enzyme found in the digestive tracts of animals, catalyzes the digestion of food proteins into peptides containing essential amino acids. The rate at […]
Exploring Plant Pigments
Explore the pigments that give plants their colors The activity is designed for middle school students and explores the pigments that give autumn leaves their flamboyant colors. The shorter days and cooler temperatures of autumn trigger a slowdown in a tree’s metabolism, reducing its chlorophyll production and the flow of water and nutrients within its […]
Investigating Phenomena: What Is Bioluminescence?
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 phenomenon in the video and complete the attached student sheet prior to remote learning discussions. Observations: Carefully watch the bioluminescence video. Gather all the evidence you can from the video, […]
A Practical Guide to Reopening Your Lab
Returning to school after a break means a lab check is much needed. Having your lab ready for students to return will help you start back with ease and efficiency. Download Lab Safety Checklist Power Check Batteries of all types and sizes are used to power many lab devices, from balances to clocks to calculators. Remember […]
Crystallization Investigation
Crystallization through precipitation lab Crystals are solids that form when molecules join in a regular repeating pattern. Crystals mesmerized humans early in our history and served as currency as well as decoration. Today, the jewelry industry relies on precious and semi-precious crystals for rings, pendants, and more; the electronics industry relies on quartz crystals for […]
Investigating Phenomena: Why Does Hot Water Freeze Faster?
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 freezing water video. Gather all the evidence you can from the […]
All About Owl Pellets
All About Owl PelletsOwls provide fascinating insight into predator-prey dynamicsGet StartedOwls help usUnderstand predator prey relationshipsWatch VideoInvestigateinvestigate and identify bonesLearn More Owl Pellet Dissection Why use owl pellets in your classroom? Owls swallow their prey whole or in chunks and regurgitate pellets of undigested material, including bones and fur. Owl pellet dissection allows students to […]
Webinar: Carolina and VictoryXR’s Campus Tour and VR Dissections
In this webinar, we explore how virtual reality can work in your science lab. Wendy Martin, a national-award winning science teacher, shows you VictoryXR’s virtual campus and gives a sneak peek into the world of virtual reality dissection labs. She also explains some of the stand-alone, co-developed VR dissection products you can use as hands-on […]
The Genome Age: The Challenge to Science Education
The genome frontier invites educators to involve students in biotechnology and the trove of data that is changing how we think about life. In his book Coming into the Country, John McPhee describes his experiences in that last great American frontier, the Alaskan wilderness of 1976. That time, just before the opening of Alaska’s oil […]
Carolina® Biotechnology at Shenandoah Valley Symposium
A Carolina Case Study FAST FACTS Interviewees Mr. Myron Blosser, Harrisonburg High School, Harrisonburg, Virginia Professor Ken Roth, Blue Ridge Community College, Flat Rock, North Carolina Professor Tim Bloss, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia Challenge Providing students with hands-on experience in biotechnology techniques while saving busy teachers precious time. Solution Carolina® Biotechnology Lab Kits Results […]