Mitosis and Meiosis
Carolina has everything you need to teach mitosis and meiosis. The processes of mitosis and meiosis are fundamental topics in biology. During these lessons, students learn how cells divide and pass along genetic information to new daughter cells. This knowledge is important as students advance their learning in genetics, inheritance, and diversity. However, the concepts can be difficult for students to understand because they aren’t commonly viewed processes.
Superworms and Darkling Beetles
Superworms and darkling beetles are great tools for the classroom. With the right care, these insects can help students observe numerous biological concepts in action.
Need for Speed
Imagine a world without enzymes. Bread wouldn’t rise. Seeds wouldn’t sprout. Your tasty lunch wouldn’t digest; it would sit in your stomach for weeks … EXACTLY! Life is not possible without enzymes. ALL reactions and processes within an organism depend on enzyme activity. The challenge is helping students understand that enzymes are essential in order […]
Fermentation by Yeast
A study of fermentation by yeast is an interesting extension of AP* Biology Lab 5 Cell Respiration. It also offers possible tie-ins to Lab 1 Diffusion and Osmosis and Lab 2 Enzyme Catalysis. In this activity, students measure the rate at which yeast ferments solutions of differing sucrose concentrations and apply the results to common […]
Ecology: Ecosystem Structure and Process
Carolina has everything you need to teach ecology. Ecology is the foundational study of how organisms interact with each other and the planet. A complete study of ecology may include investigating the biotic and abiotic factors of biomes, the structures of ecosystems, the processes at work within ecosystems, interactions among species in an ecosystem, and ecosystem sustainability. This complex topic is broken down into three sections: ecosystem structure, ecosystem interactions, and ecosystem sustainability.
Cell Structure and Function
Carolina has everything you need to teach cell structure and function. Cells are the building blocks of all organisms. The properties, organelles, and characteristics of a cell determine its role within the organism. Understanding the relationship between the cell’s structure and its function is an important topic in any biology course.
Squash an Onion and Learn the True Age of Your Cells
Sure, you know your birthday. You’ve huffed and puffed harder every year to blow out the candles on your special day. But do you know your physical age? Fifteen, you say. Look at your arm; nothing you see there is 15 years old. Those skin cells are only 2 to 4 weeks old. Had a […]
How Animals Survive Over Winter
Because humans thrive in such a small range of temperatures, students are impressed by the ability of hibernating animals to sustain life when their internal temperatures reach single digits. Bring life to the study of homeostasis by linking it to ecology and the behavior of animals during winter. The winter environment During winter months, in […]
Alamance County Students Are Dreaming Big with Medical Bridge: Minority Males in Medicine
A journal article titled “An American Crisis: The Lack of Black Men in Medicine” was the impetus for what has become the successful Medical Bridge: Minority Males in Medicine program in Alamance County, NC. The article presented startling data showing that currently in the US there are fewer black males applying to and entering medical […]
Investigating Phenomena: Why Do Bees Dance?
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 dancing bee video. Gather all the evidence you can from the […]