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 […]
Hydroponic Nutrient Solution
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 15 mins Activity: 30-45 mins Life 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 student-designed investigation is an extension for the Visual […]
Materials Plants Need to Grow
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 1 hr Activity: 1.75 hrs Life Science Grade Level 5 Elementary 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 Students will examine the phenomenon of plant growth by […]
What Do Plants Need to Grow?
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 30 mins Activity: 2.25 hrs Life Science Grade Level K-2 Elementary 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 is a guided inquiry activity for students to […]
Making Algae Beads
In Booth Life Science 6-8 Middle School In this activity, students create spheres of green algae for use in experiments that explore the metabolic processes of plants, including rates of photosynthesis. The activity supports 3-dimensional learning and builds toward the following: NGSS Science and Engineering Practice:Â Developing and using models; Planning and carrying out investigations NGSS […]
A Visual Introduction to Ionic and Net Ionic Equations
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 30 mins Activity: 45-60 mins Physical Science, Chemistry 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 explores the phenomenon of chemical precipitation […]
Law of Conservation of Mass
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 30 mins Activity: 30 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 inquiry investigation of the law of conservation of […]
Invertebrate Biodiversity with Berlese Funnels
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 1 hour Activity: 5 days Life Science Grade Level 6-12 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 Understanding the relationships among biotic diversity and abiotic factors […]
Survival: Swim to the Light
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 15 mins Activity: 30-45 mins Life Science Grade Level 3 Elementary School Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Overview Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Overview Essential Question NGSS Materials Procedures Analysis Kit Overview This investigation examines the phenomenon of phototaxis, movement away from or toward […]
Don’t Quote Me on That: Math Attitude Card Sort
A Carolina EssentialsTM Activity Total Time: 25-45 mins Prep: 10-15 mins | Activity: 15-30 mins Life Science, Physical Science 9-12 High School Total Time: 25-45 minutes [ Prep: 10-15 mins | Activity: 15-30 mins ] Subject: Life Science, Physical Science Grade: High School Overview It has often been said that mathematics is the language of […]