10 Challenges A&P Teachers Face and How to Overcome Them
Every teacher faces challenges in the classroom, but for teachers of anatomy and physiology (A&P)–a crucial course that acts as a gatekeeper for many allied health programs–the hurdles can be unique and are critical to overcome for students to advance in their career pathways. Here are some of the challenges A&P teachers shared with us […]
Stretching Your Science Budget
Make your dollars work harder and go further. When you’re selecting instructional materials, cost is always an important factor, but so is time. If you must spend hours tracking down each individual item you need to purchase, only to save a few dollars, you really haven’t saved much. What are some solutions? Bundle up, buy […]
Microbiology Buying Guide
This buying guide is intended to help instructors and lab managers who are new to running a microbiology lab or program. If this is you… read on. Safety Practices What organisms will you be working with? Make sure you know the BSL number for all organisms and follow the appropriate guidelines for working with that […]
Labeling Chemicals and Chemical Containers
No unlabeled substances in the laboratory at any time! Labeling Basics Use labels with good adhesive. Use a permanent marker (waterproof and fade resistant) or laser (not inkjet) printer. Print clearly and visibly. Replace damaged, faded or semi-attached labels. Additional Reading: Lab Safety: Teacher Responsibilities Commercially Packaged Chemicals Verify that the label contains the following information: Chemical name […]
Easy-to-Access Guidance for Your Flex Program
Get program support for Carolina Kits 3D® Flex and Carolina Kits 3D® Flex Digital with our online video library. Learn the ins and outs of Carolina Kits 3D® Flex and Carolina Kits 3D® Flex Digital programs at your pace using our online video library. Each brief how-to video provides guidance on effectively implementing the Flex […]
Chemoween and Other Spooky Science
Treat your ghosts and ghouls to some spirited demos and hands-on activities, and celebrate Halloween as the finale to your October science explorations. You can create a memorable learning experience out of this spooktacular holiday with a discussion of chemistry topics such as acid-base chemistry, density, indicators, polymers, properties of matter, and phase changes. Anatomy, […]
Explaining Patterns in the Periodic Table
Identifying family and period properties within the periodic table Too often, students remember for a short time certain trends and properties associated with groups and periods of elements yet come away from a study of the periodic table without really understanding or appreciating how much information the table provides. In the following activities, students discover […]
Biotechnology: An Essential Curriculum
This essential curriculum for introductory biotechnology covers DNA structure and function, basic lab techniques, transformation, electrophoresis, restriction analysis, PCR and sequencing, bioinformatics, and bioethics. Supplemental materials include a biotechnology vocabulary assessment and optional labs and activities. DNA structure and function Our curriculum begins with a DNA extraction lab. This introductory lab lets your students examine […]
DNA Barcoding: Solving Old and New Problems in Biology
A History of DNA Barcoding DNA Barcodes: The beginning Paul Hebert of the University of Guelph coined the term DNA barcode to mean a unique DNA sequence that identifies each living thing in the same way that the unique pattern of bars in a Universal Product Code (UPC) identifies each consumer product. DNA barcoding relies […]
Smithsonian and Carolina Biological Launch New Hands-On Science Curriculum for Kindergarten
BURLINGTON, NC, April 12, 2021—During the NSTA 2021 Virtual Conference for K-12 science educators, Carolina Biological and the Smithsonian Science Education Center launched a new grade level of kindergarten curriculum for Smithsonian Science for the Classroom™. Published by Carolina, the leading school science supplier and NSTA gold sponsor, Smithsonian Science for the Classroom™ is now a complete K-5 […]