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 […]
Investigating Phenomena: What Causes pH Color Changes?
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 pH color change video. Gather all the evidence you can from […]
Biotechnology Equipment Buying Guide
Choosing the right biotechnology equipment can be a real challenge. Carolina will help find exactly the right equipment and provide all the support you need. Choosing the right biotechnology equipment for a particular lab exercise–or outfitting an entire laboratory–can be a real challenge. Fortunately, the staff here at Carolina understands the demands of science educators. […]
Investigating Phenomena: What Causes the Whoosh?
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 woosh bottle video. Gather all the evidence you can from the […]
Summer Science Enrichment and Recovery
Are you planning high school summer science opportunities? Carolina offers technique-based activities for students who love lab work. Science enrichment Many students look forward to a summer science camp. A week or more is ideal, but some students just don’t have the time or resources for that kind of science camp experience. Alternatively, students may […]
Color Change Chemical Reaction
Also known as the traffic light reaction, indigo carmine produces a colorful demonstration In this activity, a redox indicator (indigo carmine) changes color as a result of electron transfer. The introduction of oxygen through swirling causes the indigo carmine to turn green as it is oxidized. Upon standing, the indigo carmine is reduced by the […]
Optics of the Human Eye
Background Geometric optics explains how optical devices (such as lenses and mirrors) create images by considering that light travels in rays, which are straight lines emanating from a light source or reflected from an object. A ray diagram is a useful tool in geometric optics; it describes images formed by lenses or mirrors. A ray […]
Tips for Teachers Using Carolina Science Online
Valuable tips to help you and your students get the most out of CSO. Carolina Science Online (CSO) delivers Carolina Kits 3D digital resources including manuals, safety information, pre- and post-investigation activities, editable assessments, and supporting slide images. With these resources a click away, a face-to-face classroom can transition quickly to remote learning while still […]
Investigating Phenomena: What Causes Flowers to Open?
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 video of the opening flowers, which occurs over 13 hours. Gather […]