The Carbon Cycle
Background You may not even be aware of it, but you contribute to the carbon cycle every day. If you ride in a car, take a train, or fly in an airplane, you contribute to the production of carbon dioxide. The fruits and vegetables you eat were probably shipped in a vehicle that produced carbon […]
Properties of Water
A CAROLINA® AP® ACTIVITY Total Time Prep Time: 10 min Class Time: 45 min Life Science, Chemistry Students: Groups of 2 Grade Level 6–12 Middle / High School Introduction Water is a polar molecule, which means it has a positive end and a negative end. The oxygen end (blue) is like the negative pole and […]
Determining the Age of a Star
A Carolina EssentialsTM Activity Total Time: 35-45 mins Prep: 15 mins | Activity: 20-30 mins Earth Space Science 8-12 Middle / HighSchool Total Time: 35-45 minutes [ Prep: 15 mins | Activity: 20-30 mins ] Subject: Earth and Space Science Grade: Middle & High School Overview Use this activity as a student-based or teacher-led phenomenon […]
Popcorn: Visualizing the Kinetic Molecular Theory
A Carolina EssentialsTM Investigation Total Time: 50-75 mins Prep: 20-30 mins | Activity: 30-45 mins Physical Science, Chemistry 9-12 High School Total Time: 50-75 minutes [ Prep: 20-30 mins | Activity: 30-45 mins ] Subject: Physical Science, Chemistry Grade: High School Overview Popcorn is a great real-world example and science phenomenon to use when discussing […]
Bright-Line Spectroscopy and Atomic Structure
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 15 mins Activity: 45-60 mins Physical 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 Introduction This activity employs a simple procedure in which students […]
Introduction to Cladogram Construction
A Carolina EssentialsTM Activity Total Time: 45-60 mins Prep: 15 mins | Activity: 30-45 mins Life Science 9-12 High School Total Time: 45-60 minutes [ Prep: 15 mins | Activity: 30-45 mins ] Subject: Life Science Grade: High School Overview Cladograms are diagrams that show phylogenies, the evolutionary relationships between organisms. In this introductory example of […]
Corn as an Introduction to Mendelian Genetics
A Carolina EssentialsTM Activity Total Time: 45-60 mins Prep: 15 mins | Activity: 30-45 mins Life Science 9-12 High School Total Time: 45-60 minutes [ Prep: 15 mins | Activity: 30-45 mins ] Subject: Life Science Grade: High School Overview Corn is the ideal organism for introducing students to Mendelian genetics. Corn kernels express numerous […]
Density: An Intensive Property of Matter
A Carolina EssentialsTM Investigation Total Time: 65-80 mins Prep: 20 mins | Activity: 45-60 mins Physical Science, Chemistry 6-8 Middle School Total Time: 65-80 minutes [ Prep: 20 mins | Activity: 45-60 mins ] Subject: Physical Science, Chemistry Grade: Middle School Overview This activity has students collect mass and volume data for different samples of […]
Comparing Land and Water Plants
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 15 mins Activity: 30-45 mins Life Science Grade Level 6-10 Middle/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 Introduction This exploratory activity examines the phenomena of plant structure. […]
Homeostasis in Animals
A Carolina EssentialsTM Activity Total Time: 60-75 mins Prep: 15 mins | Activity: 45-60 mins Life Science 9-12 High School Total Time: 60-75 minutes [ Prep: 15 mins | Activity: 45-60 mins ] Subject: Life Science Grade: High School Overview This is an introductory activity to introduce students to the phenomenon of homeostasis. Students gather […]