Introduction to Prokaryotes: Cyanobacteria
CAROLINA LABSHEETS Overview Materials Procedures Quick Links Close Quick Links Open Quick Links Overview Materials Procedures Overview Materials Procedures Overview In this lab students observe two examples of cyanobacteria and make a simple comparison to a eukaryotic green alga. arrow-icon-size3 Download Activity Guide Materials Introductory Bacteria Sets arrow-icon-size3 Shop Cyanobacteria Needed Materials culture of Anabaena […]
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. […]
Carolina: Here to Help with Assistive and Adaptive Technologies for Your Science Classroom
Assistive and adaptive technologies are designed to support students, including those with disabilities, in their educational pursuits. These technologies aim to enhance learning experiences, provide equal opportunities, and foster independence. Assistive and adaptive technologies are particularly important in the science classroom given the hands-on, laboratory component of science classes. Here are a few examples […]
Introduction to Prokaryotes: Bacteria
Carolina LabSheets™ Overview In this lab students are introduced to the Domain Bacteria (Eubacteria). They will make smears of bacteria on microscope slides from pure cultures, perform a simple stain, and observe their stained slides under a microscope. The stained slides are best observed at 700–1000× with oil immersion; however, they can be viewed under […]
How to Use a Microscope
Microscopes grant us the extraordinary ability to closely examine the intricacies of the world. Becoming familiar with their diverse components and functionality enables you to extract maximum value from both your microscope and the overall laboratory experience. Our instructional handout, video demonstration, and poster for classroom support will help you get you started. Instructional Handout […]
Butterwalkers
Every spring Carolina ships thousands of boxes of butterfly larvae all over the country. Most of those larvae become butterflies with no issues, but every once in a while, we get comments like this one: “I order my painted lady butterfly larvae every year from Carolina as part of my 2nd grade teaching curriculum. The […]
Owl Pellet Safety Guidelines
The dissection of owl pellets can provide a valuable learning experience for students at all grade levels. The following guidelines will help to ensure that this activity is done in a safe fashion. Use sterilized owl pellets, such as those sold by Carolina Biological Supply Company. Owl pellets contain the remains of small animals that […]
Serial Dilution
A serial dilution is a laboratory technique used to create a series of solutions from an initial stock solution. They can be used to prepare a standard curve or to reduce the concentration of a sample to a manageable level while still being able to calculate the original concentration. A serial dilution can also create […]
Introductory Genetics with Drosophila
Carolina LabSheets™ Overview Drosophila is one of the most popular model organisms for the study of genetics. This LabSheet can be used with a variety of our Drosophila cultures and sets in studies of monohybrid, dihybrid, and sex-linked crosses. The following crosses are especially recommended for introductory genetics activities although many others can be done. See our complete […]
Introduction to Drosophila: Phenotypes
Carolina LabSheets™ Overview In this lab students compare phenotypes of mutant Drosophila to wild type. The activity is intended as a student’s first experience working with Drosophila. It may serve as a stand-alone activity or as a pre-lab to our Introductory Genetics with Drosophila LabSheet Download Student Lab Sheet Needed Materials Wild-type Drosophila culture (172100), 1 per team of four to […]