Skeletal System
Skeletal System Introduce Skeletal System Let’s talk about support for you, your students, and the human body. Humans have an internal skeleton that consists of 206 bones and cartilage and connective tissue in the form of ligaments and tendons that connect bones and muscles to bone. The skeleton provides support for the body, protects organs […]
Webinar: Teaching Science Remotely
What School District Leaders Should Know In this webinar, national science education experts discuss and answer questions about district- and school-wide implementation of effective, remote hands-on science instruction. They engage in lively and practical conversations about remote student collaboration, student-centered instruction, and remote lab investigations. They discuss how the NGSS standards can be met with […]
Survival Guide for A&P Instructors
Anatomy and Physiology is a high-stakes class. This survival guide is packed with resources to get you through the year. Whether you’ve been teaching anatomy and physiology for years or your first term is coming up, Carolina is here to help. Many of our team members were educators and lab managers at one point, and […]
Carolina Launches Biotech Careers Virtual Event
Explore current hot topics in biotechnology. The Biotech Labs That Launch Careers The United States currently has a deficit of skilled biotech workers, and teachers are in a unique position to develop the careers of those in the biotech community. This event will help teachers learn how to teach biotechnology concepts and build student’s academic […]
Measuring pH
Indicators, Paper, and Meters pH is a measure of the concentration of hydronium (H3O+) ions in an aqueous solution. It is measured on a negative logarithmic scale from 0 to 14. Acidic solutions are below pH 7, with 0 being the most acidic. Basic solutions are above pH 7, with 14 being the most basic. […]
Silvering Glass
Create Silver-Mirrored Christmas Ornaments with a Redox Reaction Create silver ornaments with your students using a chemical process similar to antique mirroring techniques. In this festive activity, silver is plated onto the interior surface of a glass vial via a redox reaction. In the reaction, dextrose is oxidized to gluconic acid, and silver ions are […]
Biotechnology Lab Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
Common mistakes you may be making in your biotechnology lab Have you ever dedicated days to prep and procedure only to find out you have mixed results or–even worse–no results at all? Biotechnology is an exacting science. One small mistake can have major effects on downstream results. We are here to help with you with […]
Lessons Learned in the Year of the Pandemic
Valuable takeaways that can be applied to science education moving forward As schools shifted to remote and hybrid models of learning during the past year in response to the pandemic, educators scrambled to rework lessons and familiarize themselves with technology as they developed new methods for teaching. While the uncharted territory was stressful, there were […]
Science Fair Ideas for Success
From start to finish, Carolina can help you find biology, ecology, and physical science and engineering investigations. Stressed about an upcoming science fair? You’re not alone. Carolina product managers often answer questions about potential projects from anxious parents, students, and teachers. We have the help you need, whether you’re looking for biology, ecology, or physical […]
Ultimate Lab Basics Buying Guide
Ultimate Lab Basics BUYING GUIDE Explore by Topic: Buying Guides Close Buying Guides Open Buying Guides Glass & Plasticware Lab Safety Lab Furniture Microscopes Laboratory Equipment Shop All Lab Supplies & Equipment Glass & Plasticware Lab Safety Lab Furniture Microscopes Laboratory Equipment Let Carolina help you select the proper materials and quantities needed for your […]