10 Tips to Help You Make the Most of Your Living Organisms
Questions about your living organisms: 800.334.5551, then select Customer Service. Technical support and questions: caresheets@carolina.com 1 When you place your order, provide the date you want your organisms to arrive. Using living organisms takes some forward planning. You can specify a future date when you check out. If your plans change, call our customer service team up […]
Popular Microscope Slide Sets by Course
Popular Microscope Slide Sets by Course With so many options available, choosing the right microscope slides for your lab can be overwhelming. To make the process easier, we’ve compiled our most popular microscope slide sets by course (see the table below). Because biology covers so many areas that are conducive to microscopy work, we’ve further […]
More Than “Just” Science
More Than “Just” Science How Math and Reading Are Bolstered in 3-D Science Class download the pdf back to school 2023 In a middle school science classroom, students are investigating natural hazards. Through text and video, they experience the phenomenon of a tsunami, wonder about how it forms and moves, and engineer design solutions and […]
El Niño and La Niña
The ENSO or El Niño Southern Oscillation refers to one of the most important climate phenomena on earth. This phenomenon influences weather worldwide. ENSO consists of 3 states: El Niño, La Niña, and Neutral. For these states to occur, there must be changes in both the ocean and the atmosphere. Neutral Conditions Typically, water near […]
Atomic Theory
Candy models Many teachers relate the different historical understandings of atomic structure to different varieties of candy. At the beginning of a review of models, you might distribute class sets of different types of candy and have the class explain which candy best represents each model being discussed. Or, you might instead choose a single […]
Measuring Volume
Measuring the volume of a liquid or a solid is an integral part of many science labs. By learning the proper technique for measuring volume, students can more quickly and accurately complete their lab investigations. Our instructional handout, video demonstration, and poster for classroom support will help you get you started. Instructional Handout By using […]
Modeling Lunar Phases
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time: 65-80 mins Prep: 20 mins Activity: 45-60 mins Earth and Space Science Grade Level 6-8 Middle School Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis & Discussion Resources Helpful Links Buy the Kit Introduction Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis & Discussion […]
The Lost Volume Demonstration
The Lost Volume Demonstration What happens when an equal volume of water and ethyl alcohol mix? Is the mass additive? Is the volume additive? The Law of Conservation of Mass dictates that the mass is conserved, but is there a Law of Conservation of Volume? No, if you mix 250 mL of water with 250 […]
Physical Science Math Review: Techniques, Formulae, and Constants
Having good math skills is important and necessary for students to be successful in physical science courses. As a course progresses, formulae build up, units become more complex, and students may become confused. This Physical Science Math Review can help students organize formulae by topic and recall the appropriate SI units; it also gives them […]
One in a Million: Using Serial Dilutions to Understand Concentration
A serial dilution is a simple technique for reducing the concentration of a solution in a systematic way. In this activity, students prepare beverage solutions over a wide range of concentrations and determine the minimum concentration required to taste the sweetness of a solution. Safety This activity involves taste-testing a prepared solution. Note: Do not use laboratory […]