Ecology: Ecosystem Structure and Process
Carolina has everything you need to teach ecology. Ecology is the foundational study of how organisms interact with each other and the planet. A complete study of ecology may include investigating the biotic and abiotic factors of biomes, the structures of ecosystems, the processes at work within ecosystems, interactions among species in an ecosystem, and ecosystem sustainability. This complex topic is broken down into three sections: ecosystem structure, ecosystem interactions, and ecosystem sustainability.
Cell Structure and Function
Carolina has everything you need to teach cell structure and function. Cells are the building blocks of all organisms. The properties, organelles, and characteristics of a cell determine its role within the organism. Understanding the relationship between the cell’s structure and its function is an important topic in any biology course.
Squash an Onion and Learn the True Age of Your Cells
Sure, you know your birthday. You’ve huffed and puffed harder every year to blow out the candles on your special day. But do you know your physical age? Fifteen, you say. Look at your arm; nothing you see there is 15 years old. Those skin cells are only 2 to 4 weeks old. Had a […]
Molecular Biology
Carolina has everything you need to teach molecular biology. Molecular genetics covers a broad range of topics to understand the important roles of DNA, RNA, and proteins, DNA structure, function, and replication, how genes influence traits, cellular activities, and genetic engineering. Understanding these concepts set the foundation for many other biological concepts.
Put ESSER Funds to Work in Your District
Ready to Dream Big and Invest ESSER Funds in Your District? This may be a once-in-a-career opportunity to refurbish lab stations, add new electives, update technology, think creatively, and build your dream science classrooms. The influx of COVID-19 relief funds is giving K—12 schools opportunities to be safer, more inclusive, more responsive to student needs, […]
7 Things Every New Science Teacher Should Know
7 Things Every New Science Teacher Should Know Our collection of resources will put you on the path for successful science instruction. You are not alone! As a new science teacher, you’re taking the responsibility of guiding and facilitating student science instruction. That means planning lessons, activities, and laboratory investigations–all while keeping students and yourself […]
How Animals Survive Over Winter
Because humans thrive in such a small range of temperatures, students are impressed by the ability of hibernating animals to sustain life when their internal temperatures reach single digits. Bring life to the study of homeostasis by linking it to ecology and the behavior of animals during winter. The winter environment During winter months, in […]
Alamance County Students Are Dreaming Big with Medical Bridge: Minority Males in Medicine
A journal article titled “An American Crisis: The Lack of Black Men in Medicine” was the impetus for what has become the successful Medical Bridge: Minority Males in Medicine program in Alamance County, NC. The article presented startling data showing that currently in the US there are fewer black males applying to and entering medical […]
Investigating Phenomena: Why Do Bees Dance?
Carolina Phenomenon Phenomena-driven science! Phenomena are observable, naturally occurring events that are everywhere and spark student questions and investigations. Ask students to observe the DCI-linked phenomena in the video and complete the attached student sheet prior to remote learning discussions. Observations: Carefully watch the dancing bee video. Gather all the evidence you can from the […]
Investigating Phenomena: Why Do Fish Swim in Schools?
Carolina Phenomenon Phenomena-driven science! Phenomena are observable, naturally occurring events that are everywhere and spark student questions and investigations. Ask students to observe the DCI-linked phenomenon in the video and complete the attached student sheet prior to remote learning discussions. Observations: Carefully watch the school of fish video. Gather all the evidence you can from […]