Looking for resources that support the Next Generation Science Standards* (NGSS) and STEM? As the exclusive NGSS web sponsor for the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA), choose Carolina as your partner in science education.
Our expert scientists and teachers support educators in making sense of three-dimensional science by providing elementary, middle school, and high school programs to align with the NGSS and to engage students in hands-on, phenomena-based, three-dimensional learning.
Elementary School
Turn your classroom into an exceptional three-dimensional learning experience for your students. Our grades K–5 programs make the most of science education using hands-on investigations that blend literacy, digital, and interactive content—all designed to connect with learners as they investigate phenomena.
Middle School
Science education powerhouses drive our grades 6–8 programs. Explore the Smithsonian’s dynamic content that integrates science and engineering into hands-on investigations that focus on three-dimensional tasks, phenomena, and problem-solving. Then discover our reengineered, high-quality OpenSciEd instructional materials that provide an easier path to implementation.
High School Programs
Our all-in-one, phenomena-based Carolina Kits 3D® investigations immerse students in hands-on labs that support NGSS for grades 9–12 science. Each lab has been thoughtfully designed and rigorously tested, saving teachers time, building on students’ curiosity, and accelerating learning to achieve NGSS performance expectations.
Carolina is committed to being a leader in NGSS and K-12 STEM education.
Our programs are just the beginning of our commitment to three-dimensional science education. Discover more resources designed to help teachers and students excel.
Carolina has more than 90 years of world-class support for science education. We culture, collect, develop, and test our products.
Many of Carolina’s supplemental kits and curricula have been enhanced to include digital resources to support science teaching and learning.
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