Next Generation Science Standards
Developing and Using Models
Models represent reality. Students may think of a model as a physical object, but a scientific model can be a formula, a Punnett square, a
August 25, 2023
Category: Next Generation Science Standards
Biology
How to Teach the Crosscutting Concepts with Wisconsin Fast Plants
Hedi Baxter Lauffer, PhD Director, Teaching & Learning Wisconsin Fast Plants Program University of Wisconsin-Madison The Next Generation Science Standards* (NGSS) recommend we build our
June 16, 2023
Next Generation Science Standards
7 Ways Carolina Can Support Your NGSS Implementation
The Next Generation Science Standards* (NGSS) call for students to engage in science and engineering practices while applying core ideas and cross-cutting concepts. Carolina has
May 24, 2023
Next Generation Science Standards
Integrating Engineering into the Science Classroom with Carolina STEM Challenge® Kits
Schools, science specialists, and teachers are all involved in ensuring that their curricula meet national or state standards for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).
May 23, 2023
Next Generation Science Standards
Scientific and Engineering Practices and Crosscutting Concepts
Dee Dee WhitakerProduct Content Manager July 2018 What do all sciences have in common? All sciences have a set of practices and conceptual processes in
May 23, 2023
AP Biology
Dihybrid Inheritance Patterns with Wisconsin Fast Plants: 3-D Genetics Teaching Actively Engages Learners in Making Sense
Dihybrid genetics versus Monohybrid Inheritance Patterns: Which to choose? Wisconsin Fast Plants seed lines offer both mono- and dihybrid inheritance options for teaching genetics. So,
May 19, 2023
Next Generation Science Standards
Science and Engineering Practices
In the three-dimensional learning model, dimension 1 is science and engineering practices. The National Research Council (NRC) states that “…students cannot fully understand scientific and engineering
May 11, 2023
Next Generation Science Standards
Inquiry Is Tough, but So Are You
Innovation is tough in any classroom. However, that’s no reason not to do it! Because high school curricula are typically content-driven, students don’t often have
April 20, 2023
AP Biology
How to Make a Good Scientific Model
Are your students able to generate observations and then construct a good scientific model? After your students complete an inquiry activity, use our scientific model checklist to
July 25, 2022
Next Generation Science Standards
Explore Carolina Digital Kits
Carolina kits have gone digital! When you purchase a kit, you will receive access to valuable digital resources on Carolina Science Online. Just create or sign
July 14, 2022
