Sparking Curiosity Using Vernier Science Education ® Sensors
In Booth Demo Interdisciplinary Science 6-12 Middle / High School Inspire your students’ curiosity about the world around them through hands-on activities using Vernier Go Direct® sensors. In the demonstration activities below, use a temperature sensor to gather continuous temperature data during an experiment and a light sensor that measures reflectance and absorbance. Data Collection […]
Butterwalkers
Every spring Carolina ships thousands of boxes of butterfly larvae all over the country. Most of those larvae become butterflies with no issues, but every once in a while, we get comments like this one: “I order my painted lady butterfly larvae every year from Carolina as part of my 2nd grade teaching curriculum. The […]
Owl Pellet Safety Guidelines
The dissection of owl pellets can provide a valuable learning experience for students at all grade levels. The following guidelines will help to ensure that this activity is done in a safe fashion. Use sterilized owl pellets, such as those sold by Carolina Biological Supply Company. Owl pellets contain the remains of small animals that […]
EMR and Matter Interactions
A Carolina EssentialsTM Activity Total Time: 5 mins Prep: 30 mins | Activity: 5 mins Physical Science, Physics 9-12 High School Total Time: 5 mins [ Prep: 30 mins | Activity: 5 mins ] Subject: Physical Science Grade: High School Overview In this activity, students observe and collect data on the interaction of microwave radiation […]
Announcing Carolina Partnership with ChristianaCare
We’re proud to announce our partnership with ChristianaCare! The Gene Editing Institute, a wholly owned subsidiary of ChristianaCare, is a worldwide leader in CRISPR gene editing technology and the only institute of its kind based within a community health care system. The Gene Editing Institute takes a patient-first approach in all its research to improve […]
Introduction to Fungi
Carolina LabSheets™ Overview This lab introduces students to the Kingdom Fungi through study of two phyla, the zygomycetes and basidiomycetes. Download Student Lab Sheet Needed Materials Phycomyces (+) plate culture (156182) Phycomyces (–) plate culture (156183) Coprinus mushroom, c.s. (298176) Potato Dextrose Agar plates (821902) scalpels* Bunsen burners alcohol lamps eatable mushrooms from grocery stereomicroscopes […]
Structure and FUNction! Organ Dissection for Next Generation Teachers
Workshop Resources Life Science 6-12 Middle / High School Dissect several mammalian organs and explore links between anatomy and physiology. Examine real-world examples while connecting structure with function of engaging organs including the cow eye, sheep heart, and bull testicle. Use these workshop objectives to bolster your 3-dimensional instruction. Download Presentation Buy The Kit
Introduction to Prokaryotes: Archaea
Carolina LabSheets™ Overview In this lab, students are introduced to Halobacterium, a representative of the Archaea, one of the three domains of life (along with Bacteria and Eukarya). Halobacterium is an extremophile, requiring a hypersaline environment for its growth. At the saline levels found in the human body, Halobacterium will lyse. This makes it one of the safest microbes for […]
Thermal Convection Currents
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS ACTIVITY How is matter cycled and energy transferred through the oceans, atmosphere, and mantle? Total Time Prep: 15 mins Activity: 20-30 mins Earth Science Grade Level 9-12 High School Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures […]
Designing and Testing a Device to Thaw a Watering Station
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS ACTIVITY How can chemical processes be used for heat transfer? Total Time Prep: 45 mins Activity: 3-4.5 hr Physical Science Grade Level 6-8 Middle School Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Introduction […]