Fetal Pig Dissection
A CAROLINA DISSECTION GUIDES Introduction Pigs are excellent and engaging specimens for studying mammalian anatomy. They exhibit hair, a muscular diaphragm, a 4-chambered heart, and mammary glands. Middle school students can use preserved pigs to begin their exploration of human body systems and structure and function. Advanced high school biology or anatomy and physiology students […]
Exploring the Human Body: Understanding Anatomical Planes and Body Cavities
This infographic helps students understand anatomical planes and directional terms in context. It shows the body cavities and identifies organs within the abdominal quadrants. You can use it as a support resource in and out of the classroom. Download Infographic Anatomical Planes Anatomical planes divide the body into sections to describe the location of structures […]
Journey Through the Heart
Workshop Resources Life Science 6-12 Middle / High School Take a tour through the mammalian heart and trace the path of a blood cell on its journey to oxygenation. Participants take blood pressure readings. Then dissect a preserved sheep heart to model blood flow and connect BP to heart anatomy. Don’t skip a beat – […]
Next Generation Dissection: Form, Function, and Frogs!
Workshop Resources Life Science 6-12 Middle / High School With the transition to 3-dimensional learning and NGSS,is there still a place for dissections in the classroom? The answer is yes! As you dissect a frog,we will demonstrate how to integrate the 3 dimensions of learning while highlighting adaptations and relationships between structure and function. Download Presentation Shop […]
Anatomy and Physiology: Human Organs
Anatomy and Physiology: Human Organs? Take a deeper dive into the anatomy and physiology of specific organs and structures within the human body. Use our student-ready infographics to introduce each key body part. Encourage students to apply their knowledge of each system by investigating health-focused case studies related to each structure. Check back periodically as […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
Reaction Time and Practice
A Carolina EssentialsTM Activity Total Time: 15-20 mins Prep: 10 mins | Activity: 15-20 mins Life Science 6-12 Middle/High School Overview Use this short, engaging activity to introduce students to reflexes and reactions, the nervous system, or learning theory. Students work in pairs on 2 different sorting tasks and time their successive attempts. Data can […]
Introduction to Blood Types
Carolina LabSheets™ Overview In this lab, students are introduced to the human ABO blood groups. The activity is designed for use with our Carolina® Synthetic Blood, but it may also be performed using our aseptic blood cells. Synthetic Antiserum and Synthetic Blood are sold by the milliliter. A milliliter provides approximately 20 drops. Each blood test […]