Dissection Buying Guide
Our guide includes specimen suggestions based on grade level and specimen complexity, needed dissection and safety supplies, and options for instructional materials. Choosing Your Specimen The simple chart below will help you decide which preserved specimens would be right for your classroom. To effectively use the grid, consider the experience level of your students and […]
Microbiology Buying Guide
This buying guide is intended to help instructors and lab managers who are new to running a microbiology lab or program. If this is you… read on. Safety Practices What organisms will you be working with? Make sure you know the BSL number for all organisms and follow the appropriate guidelines for working with that […]
Popular Microbiology Labs
Quick Links Basic Microbiology Techniques Biochemical Test of Bacteria Medical Microbiology Food Microbiology Basic Microbiology Techniques Biochemical Test of Bacteria Medical Microbiology Food Microbiology Below is a list of popular microbiology labs and some resources that Carolina has available to help support those labs. Procedures for several of these lab activities are available in our […]
Selecting and Caring for Anatomical Models
Models are among the most traditional and useful items in a science educator’s toolbox. Whether your subject of study is leaf morphology, invertebrate zoology, general biology, or human anatomy, models are the perfect adjunct to texts and diagrams. They enable students to examine the finest structural details of an organism or its components in 3-dimensonal […]
Biotechnology Equipment Buying Guide
Choosing the right biotechnology equipment can be a real challenge. Carolina will help find exactly the right equipment and provide all the support you need. Choosing the right biotechnology equipment for a particular lab exercise–or outfitting an entire laboratory–can be a real challenge. Fortunately, the staff here at Carolina understands the demands of science educators. […]
Biological Media Guide
Carolina offers microbiological media for laboratory use, including pre-poured media and melt-and-pour bottles. The biological media you choose for your lab can depend on factors such as budget, time constraints, and availability of refrigerator and autoclave space. We offer biological media options that address those factors and help you maintain cultures in a microbiology classroom. […]
Measuring pH
Indicators, Paper, and Meters pH is a measure of the concentration of hydronium (H3O+) ions in an aqueous solution. It is measured on a negative logarithmic scale from 0 to 14. Acidic solutions are below pH 7, with 0 being the most acidic. Basic solutions are above pH 7, with 14 being the most basic. […]
Ultimate Lab Basics Buying Guide
Let Carolina help you select the proper materials and quantities needed for your classroom or laboratory. Carolina has been a leader in science education materials for 90 years. Let us help you select the proper materials and quantities needed for your classroom or laboratory. Purchase the Carolina® Basic Lab Equipment Package for a 1-click option […]