Pregnancy and Dissection
Occasionally we are asked if it is safe for pregnant women to participate in dissection activities using specimens preserved in Carosafe® or Carolina’s Perfect Solution®. The following information is intended to help women discuss this question with their physicians. It can also be used to help schools decide whether or not to allow or require […]
Exploring the Human Body: Understanding Anatomical Planes and Body Cavities
This infographic helps students understand anatomical planes and directional terms in context. It shows the body cavities and identifies organs within the abdominal quadrants. You can use it as a support resource in and out of the classroom. Download Infographic Anatomical Planes Anatomical planes divide the body into sections to describe the location of structures […]
Journey Through the Heart
Workshop Resources Life Science 6-12 Middle / High School Take a tour through the mammalian heart and trace the path of a blood cell on its journey to oxygenation. Participants take blood pressure readings. Then dissect a preserved sheep heart to model blood flow and connect BP to heart anatomy. Don’t skip a beat – […]
Anatomy and Physiology: Human Organs
Anatomy and Physiology: Human Organs? Take a deeper dive into the anatomy and physiology of specific organs and structures within the human body. Use our student-ready infographics to introduce each key body part. Encourage students to apply their knowledge of each system by investigating health-focused case studies related to each structure. Check back periodically as […]
Wetting Solution FAQs
FAQ’s Most frequent questions and answers What is Carolina’s Wetting Solution®? Carolina’s Wetting Solution® is a proprietary fluid that inhibits mold growth, maintains moisture, and keeps tissues pliable and easy to manipulate on preserved specimens. How do I use Carolina’s Wetting Solution®? Spray generously directly on preserved specimens after exposure to air, prior to storage. […]
Structure and FUNction! Organ Dissection for Next Generation Teachers
Workshop Resources Life Science 6-12 Middle / High School Dissect several mammalian organs and explore links between anatomy and physiology. Examine real-world examples while connecting structure with function of engaging organs including the cow eye, sheep heart, and bull testicle. Use these workshop objectives to bolster your 3-dimensional instruction. Download Presentation Buy The Kit
Reaction Time and Practice
A Carolina EssentialsTM Activity Total Time: 15-20 mins Prep: 10 mins | Activity: 15-20 mins Life Science 6-12 Middle/High School Overview Use this short, engaging activity to introduce students to reflexes and reactions, the nervous system, or learning theory. Students work in pairs on 2 different sorting tasks and time their successive attempts. Data can […]
Introduction to Blood Types
Carolina LabSheets™ Overview In this lab, students are introduced to the human ABO blood groups. The activity is designed for use with our Carolina® Synthetic Blood, but it may also be performed using our aseptic blood cells. Synthetic Antiserum and Synthetic Blood are sold by the milliliter. A milliliter provides approximately 20 drops. Each blood test […]
Diffusion—Molecules on the Move
Diffusion: Molecules on the Move Dialysis tubing is an excellent way to simulate the cell membrane’s selective permeability. In this experiment, sealed dialysis tubing containing a test solution of albumin, glucose, sodium chloride, and starch is placed in a cup of distilled water. After 30 to 45 minutes, the tubing is removed from the cup […]
Osmosis Eggsperiment
Introduction 2-3 students per group Prep: 15 minutes Class: 15-45 minutes over 3 days Subject: Physiology Grade: 6-12 Water passes into and out of cells by a special type of diffusion called osmosis. Osmosis is the diffusion of water molecules across a selectively permeable membrane from an area of higher water concentration to an area of […]