Biology
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
March 1, 2024
Category: Biology
AP Biology
Using Planarian Reproduction as a Path to Hands-On Inquiry Learning
Planarians are fascinating animals best known for their ability to regenerate from even very small pieces of their bodies. A common classroom lab involves cutting
January 25, 2024
AP Biology
Introductory Genetics with Drosophila
Carolina LabSheets™ Overview Drosophila is one of the most popular model organisms for the study of genetics. This LabSheet can be used with a variety of
January 25, 2024
AP Biology
Introduction to Drosophila: Phenotypes
Carolina LabSheets™ Overview In this lab students compare phenotypes of mutant Drosophila to wild type. The activity is intended as a student’s first experience working with Drosophila. It
January 25, 2024
Activities
A Classroom Model for Teaching Natural and Artificial Selection on Your Schedule
Think you don’t have enough time for students to observe the results of selection pressure on plant populations in real time? Whether you’re teaching natural
January 5, 2024
AP Biology
Introduction to Fungi
Carolina LabSheets™ Overview This lab introduces students to the Kingdom Fungi through study of two phyla, the zygomycetes and basidiomycetes. Download Student Lab Sheet Needed
December 22, 2023
AP Biology
Introduction to Prokaryotes: Archaea
Carolina LabSheets™ Overview In this lab, students are introduced to Halobacterium, a representative of the Archaea, one of the three domains of life (along with Bacteria
December 22, 2023
AP Biology
Introduction to Planaria
Carolina LabSheets™ Overview In this lab, students examine the anatomy and behavior of the planarian, a simple animal with bilateral symmetry. The activity does not
December 21, 2023
AP Biology
Wisconsin Fast Plants® and Product Testing
CAROLINA LABSHEETS Overview Materials Teacher Preparations Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Overview Materials Teacher Preparations Overview Materials Teacher Preparations Overview In this
December 20, 2023
AP Biology
Introduction to Sterile Technique
Carolina LabSheets™ Overview In this lab, students practice transfer of a bacterial culture using sterile technique. The lab is intended as an introductory microbiology activity.
December 20, 2023
