Activities
The Physics of Vision
A Carolina EssentialsTM Activity Total Time: 30 mins Prep: 10 mins | Activity: 20 mins Physical Science 8-12 Middle/High School Total Time: 30 minutes [
May 11, 2023
Category: Life Science Activities
AP Biology
Survey of Protista
Carolina LabSheets™ Overview In this lab, students observe a variety of protists and record basic observations of them. Traditionally, protists were classified under Domain Eukarya, Kingdom Protista,
May 11, 2023
AP Biology
Meiosis and Genetics
Carolina LabSheets™ Overview In this lab, students investigate how the events of meiosis relate to Mendelian genetics. The lab is designed to supplement the Meiosis
May 11, 2023
Activities
Modeling Mitosis and Meiosis
Introduction Have student groups use sock “chromosomes” and string to model mitosis and meiosis. These 2 simple activities take approximately 30 min to complete. Discussion
May 11, 2023
Activities
Sense of Smell and Olfactory Fatigue
A Carolina EssentialsTM Investigation Total Time: 5 days, 95 mins Prep: 15 mins | Activity: 5 days, 95 mins Life Science 9-12 High School Overview
April 28, 2023
Activities
Carbon Snake
A Carolina EssentialsTM Demonstration Total Time: 15 mins Prep: 15 mins | Activity: 10-15 mins Life Science 8-12 Middle/High School Overview During this teacher-directed demonstration
April 28, 2023
Activities
Calorimetry: Measuring the Energy in Foods
A Carolina EssentialsTM Activity Total Time: 65-90 mins Prep: 20-30 mins | Activity: 45-60 mins Life Science 9-12 High School Overview During this investigation, students
April 27, 2023
Activities
Constructing and Testing a Dichotomous Key Model for Fruit
A Carolina EssentialsTM Investigation Total Time: 30-45 mins Prep: 30 mins | Activity: 30-45 mins Life Science 6-10 Middle/High School Overview This investigation requires students
April 27, 2023
Environmental Science
Observing Plant Cells
Carolina LabSheets™ Overview In this lab students observe Elodea leaves under magnification. They will see cell walls and chloroplasts. From the movement of chloroplasts they will infer
April 27, 2023
Environmental Science
Introduction to Photosynthesis Using Coleus Plants
Carolina LabSheets™ Overview The simple exercises that students perform in this lab demonstrate that plants produce glucose through photosynthesis, that plants convert at least some
April 27, 2023
