Comparing Land and Water Plants
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 15 mins Activity: 30-45 mins Life Science Grade Level 6-10 Middle/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 Analysis Kit Resources Introduction This exploratory activity examines the phenomena of plant structure. […]
Homeostasis in Animals
A Carolina EssentialsTM Activity Total Time: 60-75 mins Prep: 15 mins | Activity: 45-60 mins Life Science 9-12 High School Total Time: 60-75 minutes [ Prep: 15 mins | Activity: 45-60 mins ] Subject: Life Science Grade: High School Overview This is an introductory activity to introduce students to the phenomenon of homeostasis. Students gather […]
Micropipetting
Student lab skills often fade between classes or when time is spent away from the physical classroom. Such learning loss is more important to address today than ever before with reading and math achievement in 2022 demonstrating the largest average score decline in reading since 1990 and the first ever decline in mathematics. Micropipetting is […]
Hydroponic Nutrient Solution
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 15 mins Activity: 30-45 mins Life 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 Analysis Kit Resources Introduction This student-designed investigation is an extension for the Visual […]
How to Teach the Crosscutting Concepts with Wisconsin Fast Plants
Hedi Baxter Lauffer, PhD Director, Teaching & Learning Wisconsin Fast Plants Program University of Wisconsin-Madison The Next Generation Science Standards* (NGSS) recommend we build our lessons to unify learning in 3 dimensions: scientific and engineering practices, disciplinary core ideas, and crosscutting concepts. However, it can be challenging to include crosscutting concepts explicitly. Lessons taught with Wisconsin Fast […]
The Metric System
SI/METRIC BASE UNITS In the United States, measurements are generally provided in English units. For example, when driving to a nearby town to see a friend or family member, we may say “it’s 20 miles from here.” In many parts of the world, a person referring to the same distance may say “it’s 32 kilometers […]
Materials Plants Need to Grow
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 1 hr Activity: 1.75 hrs Life Science Grade Level 5 Elementary 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 Students will examine the phenomenon of plant growth by […]
What Do Plants Need to Grow?
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 30 mins Activity: 2.25 hrs Life Science Grade Level K-2 Elementary 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 This is a guided inquiry activity for students to […]
Making Algae Beads
In Booth Life Science 6-8 Middle School In this activity, students create spheres of green algae for use in experiments that explore the metabolic processes of plants, including rates of photosynthesis. The activity supports 3-dimensional learning and builds toward the following: NGSS Science and Engineering Practice: Developing and using models; Planning and carrying out investigations NGSS […]
A Visual Introduction to Ionic and Net Ionic Equations
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 30 mins Activity: 45-60 mins Physical Science, Chemistry 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 Analysis Kit Resources Introduction This activity explores the phenomenon of chemical precipitation […]