The Effects of Cell Cycle Deviation on Cancer Development
While multiple forms of cancer exist, ultimately all cancers involve a loss of control of the cell cycle and dramatic changes in the rate of cell division. Cancer is a genetic disease, but primarily an acquired one. Most mutations arise from DNA errors introduced during replication that subsequently go undetected and avoid repair. DNA damage […]
Investigating Phenomena: How Does a Platypus Find Food?
Carolina Phenomenon Phenomena-driven science! Phenomena are observable, naturally occurring events that are everywhere and spark student questions and investigations. Ask students to observe the DCI-linked phenomena in the video and complete the attached student sheet prior to remote learning discussions. Observations: Carefully watch the video of the platypus eating. Gather all the evidence you can […]
Genetic Differences Affecting Taste and Smell
To Smell, or Not to Smell–That Is the Question Why is coffee a morning necessity for some people but entirely too bitter for others? What makes roses smell lovely to some, while others can smell nothing at all? As humans, we perceive tastes and smells differently, and to understand why those differences exist we need […]
Next Generation Dissections
Dissection can and should be part of your implementation of 3-dimensional learning. Carolina can help you make this transition with updated kits and resources. As science teachers across all grade levels make the transition to 3-dimensional learning and the Next Generation Science Standards* (NGSS), is there still a place for dissections in the classroom? The answer […]
Maggot Michelangelos
Using Artwork to Gain Behavioral Insight Overview During this activity, students will use housefly larvae (i.e., maggots) to answer morphological and behavioral questions, all while creating unique artwork! Students will create and test hypotheses as well as learn about the complete metamorphosis life cycle. This hands-on learning activity shows students how fun scientific inquiry can […]
Investigating Phenomena: How and Why Do Birds Coordinate Flight?
Carolina Phenomenon Phenomena-driven science! Phenomena are observable, naturally occurring events that are everywhere and spark student questions and investigations. Ask students to observe the DCI-linked phenomena in the video and complete the attached student sheet prior to remote learning discussions. Observations: Carefully watch the starlings in flight video. Gather all the evidence you can from the video, […]
Dissection Options for Remote or Socially Distanced Labs
These dissection activities engage students whether they’re learning in the classroom or remotely. With the increasing popularity of distance learning, as well as the continued threat of COVID-19, many teachers are looking for dissection options that will work well for remote or socially distanced labs. At Carolina, we offer several options that allow your students […]
Teach Life Cycles with the Tobacco Hornworm
Bring in something new and different–something that may be the highlight of your semester. In the spring, many teachers and students look forward to studying life cycles because the accompanying hands-on activity is a highlight of the semester. This unit generally involves classroom observation of the metamorphosis of butterfly larvae or tadpoles. This is an […]
Wisconsin Fast Plants Resources Seeded for Success
Wisconsin Fast Plants® are ideal for demonstrating plant concepts. These resources can guide you for a successful experience. Wisconsin Fast Plants® are model organisms perfect for allowing students to experience a broad range of plant-related concepts. From plant growth and development to plant growth requirements to genetic inheritance and artificial selection, a small package of […]