Wetting Solution FAQs
FAQ’s Most frequent questions and answers What is Carolina’s Wetting Solution®? Carolina’s Wetting Solution® is a proprietary fluid that inhibits mold growth, maintains moisture, and keeps tissues pliable and easy to manipulate on preserved specimens. How do I use Carolina’s Wetting Solution®? Spray generously directly on preserved specimens after exposure to air, prior to storage. […]
Biotechnology CTE Buying Guide
Biotechnology CTE Buying Guide The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Career Cluster provides CTE students with industry-relevant technical knowledge and career readiness skills for STEM fields. One such career domain, biotechnology, is rapidly expanding into the emerging fields of medical, agricultural, forensics, regulatory, and research increasing the need for students trained and proficient in […]
Health Science Simulators
Interactive simulators offer a comprehensive training environment for students and health care professionals. This technology provides realistic scenarios in which users are immersed in lifelike medical situations, allowing them to hone their skills and decision-making abilities in a safe and controlled setting. Our simulators offer an invaluable opportunity to practice procedures, diagnose conditions, and collaborate […]
Carolina: Here to Help with Assistive and Adaptive Technologies for Your Science Classroom
Assistive and adaptive technologies are designed to support students, including those with disabilities, in their educational pursuits. These technologies aim to enhance learning experiences, provide equal opportunities, and foster independence. Assistive and adaptive technologies are particularly important in the science classroom given the hands-on, laboratory component of science classes. Here are a few examples […]
Introduction to Prokaryotes: Bacteria
Carolina LabSheets™ Overview In this lab students are introduced to the Domain Bacteria (Eubacteria). They will make smears of bacteria on microscope slides from pure cultures, perform a simple stain, and observe their stained slides under a microscope. The stained slides are best observed at 700–1000× with oil immersion; however, they can be viewed under […]
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 […]
How to Use a Microscope
Microscopes grant us the extraordinary ability to closely examine the intricacies of the world. Becoming familiar with their diverse components and functionality enables you to extract maximum value from both your microscope and the overall laboratory experience. Our instructional handout, video demonstration, and poster for classroom support will help you get you started. Instructional Handout […]
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 […]
Carolina Certified Version of OpenSciEd for Middle School Receives All-Green Rating from EdReports
Carolina announces their certified version of OpenSciEd science unit kits grades 6 to 8 proven by EdReports to meet all gateway standards BURLINGTON, NC, Feb. 22, 2024 – Leading school science supplier Carolina Biological Supply Company announced that its Certified Version of OpenSciEd for grades 6 to 8 received all-green ratings from non-profit EdReports. The organization provides free reports […]