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 […]
Origin and Properties of Synthetic and Natural Fibers
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS ACTIVITY How do synthetic and natural fibers compare in composition, properties, natural resource use, and impact on society? Total Time Prep: 1-2 hr Activity: 4-6.5 hr Life 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 […]
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 […]
The Relationship Between Geoscience Processes and Mineral Distribution
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 15 mins Activity: 20-30 mins Earth and Space 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 Minerals are naturally occurring substances with a […]
Spark Their Interest in STEM with Our Free Book and Coloring Pages
Your young students’ futures are bright and filled with possibilities—just like our new book, STEM Careers from A–Z! Inspire your Young Innovators with colorful pages that introduce them to some of the many exciting pathways they could take as adults. Vivid illustrations and easy-to-follow language show children like them changing the world with STEM, all […]
Data in the Classroom
Data literacy is a hot topic these days. Students are expected to become familiar with concepts and techniques for data visualization and analysis both in mathematics and science. This brings a number of new challenges to classrooms in supporting students as they do more work than ever before with graphing and data. Although graphing with […]
Ant Zombies and Other Mind Control Parasites
Add interest to your discussion of parasites and their relationships with hosts with these examples of parasites that change the behavior of the host organism. Example 1 Host: carpenter ants (Camponotus leonardi)Parasite: fungi (Ophiocordyceps unilateralis) The fungus infects the ant, causing it to move to the forest floor and latch on to the underside of a leaf. […]
Getting Ready for Butterflies
The painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui), commonly found throughout North America in open deserts, fields, and roadsides, is one of the most popular insects for classrooms. It is frequently referred to as the “cosmopolitan” because of its wide distribution. In this article, we’ll discuss the painted lady’s life cycle and care and feeding. You’ll see […]