Biology
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
March 4, 2024
Category: Critters in the Classroom
Activities
Comparative Metamorphosis
A Carolina EssentialsTM Investigation Total Time: 30 mins Prep: 30 mins | Activity: 20 – 30 mins Life Science 5-8 Elementary | Middle School Overview
April 5, 2023
Activities
Termite Pheromones
A Carolina EssentialsTM Investigation Total Time: 30 mins Prep: 90 mins | Activity: 30 mins Life Science 9-12 High School Overview This investigation demonstrates how
April 5, 2023
Activities
Survival: Sow Bug Behavior
A Carolina EssentialsTM Investigation Total Time: 30 minutes Prep: 15 mins | Activity: 30 mins Life Science 3 Grade 3 Overview Students will perform a
March 29, 2023
Activities
Butterfly Necklace
In Booth Demo Life Science K-12 Elementary / High School Students gain an understanding of the life cycle of the painted lady butterfly. They observe
February 22, 2023
Activities
Hands-On Science with Phenomenal Critters
Workshop Resource Life Science K-12 Elementary / High School Add action and excitement to your science class with live organisms! Discover fun, simple hands-on activities
January 30, 2023
Biology
Meet the Casper Fish
Many researchers use zebra fish (Danios) for genetic and developmental studies. Zebra fish make excellent model research organisms since they are vertebrates, and their embryonic
October 18, 2022
Critters in the Classroom
Mealworms and Superworms in the News
Mealworms and superworms are probably best known for their use as feeder insects for chickens and reptiles, but they are both making news for very different reasons.
September 9, 2022
