Missed NSTA Engage: Spring21? Let Us Catch You Up
If you were unable to participate in the NSTA conference, we’ve compiled some resources so you can stay informed. It’s been a busy spring–so busy that many of you may not have had the opportunity to participate in the NSTA Engage: Spring21 virtual conference. Don’t worry. We’ve made it easy for you to keep informed […]
Making Ice Cream
Demonstrate the colligative property freezing-point depression and make edible ice cream at the same time. This safe, inexpensive, and engaging experiment works well for a science night, open house, kids’ group, or anywhere fun and science meet. Using table salt, reduce the temperature of a mix of ice and liquid water to below the freezing point of water. After 5 minutes, open the cup for a tasty treat.
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 […]