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 cover regeneration.For that, see our 132900 Carolina BioKits®: Planaria Regeneration or our Carolina™ Protozoa and Invertebrates Manual. Download Student Lab Sheet Download Planarian Anatomy Sheet Needed Materials Planaria (132950 or similar culture) for […]
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 activity, students conduct experiments to determine if a commercial product effects the germination of Wisconsin Fast Plants® seed. In doing so they practice basic science skills including collecting and graphing […]
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. Before conducting the lab, ensure that students are familiar with standard lab procedures, including the use of gas burners and personal protective equipment. Download Student Lab Sheet Needed Materials 155155 […]
Constructing a Cladogram with Hydra, Planaria, and Daphnia
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Introduction Materials Safety Procedures Labsheeet Introduction Materials Safety Procedures Labsheeet Overview In this lab students compare the body structure and functions of three invertebrates to that of a vertebrate. They use their data to construct a cladogram. Download Student Lab Sheet Download Anatomy […]
Dimensional Analysis
Dimensional analysis might sound like an intimidating scientific term, but it’s a powerful tool that helps us make sense of the world around us. Dimensional analysis can be used to solve a wide range of problems in a variety of disciplines, from chemistry and physics to cooking and construction. It is a technique used to […]
Developing a Computational Model for Heat Exchange
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 30 mins Activity: 30-60 mins Physical Science Grade Level 9-12 High School Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Overview Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Overview Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Overview This introductory activity encourages students to make connections between kinetic energy […]
Sea Floor Spreading-Divergent Plate Boundaries
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS ACTIVITY How do surface features provide evidence of Earth’s internal processes? Total Time Prep: 15-20 mins Activity: 40-50 mins Earth Science Grade Level 9-12 High School Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources […]
Plate Tectonics: Evidence of Plate Movement
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 15 mins Activity: 20-30 mins Earth and Space Science Grade Level 9-12 High School Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Overview Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Overview Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Overview This activity is a quick, simple way […]
Carolina Partners with OpenSciEd to Offer High School Science Units
Carolina announces certified OpenSciEd science unit kits to provide teachers with easy-to-implement grades 9 to 12 science lessons supported with hands-on materials and digital resources BURLINGTON, NC, Nov. 1, 2023 – Leading school science supplier Carolina Biological Supply Company expands its partnership with nonprofit science developer OpenSciEd to launch a Certified Version of OpenSciEd science units for high school grades 9 to […]
Advantages of Digital Communication Transmission
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 15 mins Activity: 30 mins Physical Science Grade Level 9-12 High School Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Overview Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Overview Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Resources Overview This introductory activity provides students with an organizational tool […]