Micropipetting
Student lab skills often fade between classes or when time is spent away from the physical classroom. Such learning loss is more important to address today than ever before with reading and math achievement in 2022 demonstrating the largest average score decline in reading since 1990 and the first ever decline in mathematics. Micropipetting is […]
Butterfly Necklace
In Booth Demo Life Science K-12 Elementary / High School Students gain an understanding of the life cycle of the painted lady butterfly. They observe the growth and development of a larva in the butterfly necklace, a miniature habitat in which the larva eats, grows, molts, and forms a chrysalis. Then, they transfer the chrysalis […]
Got Milk?
Workshop Biotechnology 9-12 High School What is lactose intolerance, and how does it relate to human evolution? Students remove lactose from milk by creating sodium alginate beads containing the enzyme lactase. Through this hands-on experience, they: • Explore the structure and function of DNA • Make connections between genes, proteins, and enzymes • Explore the […]
On Your Mark, Get Set, Pipette!
In Booth Demonstration Biotechnology 9-12+ High School / College Understanding how to use a micropipette properly and with precision is often a challenge for students. Why not turn teaching this essential lab skill into a fun, hands-on competition? This workshop provides unique activities that will support your students toward excellence in micropipetting technique! Start with […]
Protein Necklace: Harnessing the Glow of Jellyfish
Workshop Resource Life Science 6-12 Middle / High School Illuminate the dark corners of your students’ curiosity by teaching them about proteins. This simple classroom exercise allows your students to isolate the green fluorescent protein (GFP) found in jellyfish. Show them that protein science can be tangible and engaging but not overwhelming with this beginner’s […]
How Snakes Lost Their Legs
An introduction to evolutionary development and gene regulation Fossil, embryological, and genetic evidence support the view that ancestors of modern snakes had legs. Use the absence of legs in the snake body plan as an engaging case study to introduce students to the concepts of cell differentiation, mutation, and gene regulation in the context of […]
Carolina Biotechnology Troubleshooting Guide
This article is designed to provide you with guidance, insights, and explanations for unexpected results you may have experienced with your bacterial transformation and gel electrophoresis kit. Select the lab you are having issues with to find an explanation and/or solution: Bacterial Transformation Select the issue you have experienced to learn possible causes. Gel Electrophoresis […]
BioBuilder
Carolina Biological Supply Company is proud to partner with BioBuilder, an award-winning team at MIT creating innovative STEM education focused on synthetic biology. BioBuilder approaches this exciting field with unique labs, connecting real-world questions in agriculture, medicine, biofuels, and environmental remediation with classroom content. BioBuilder believes that authenticity generates engagement in STEM, and BioBuilder labs […]
Teach Restriction Analysis with Carolina and the DNA Learning Center
Engage your students by going hands-on with a classic technique in molecular biology known as restriction analysis. These kits were developed in cooperation with the DNA Learning Center (DNALC) at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. In this video, watch experts from the DNALC perform restriction analysis and explain how to use this technique for teaching DNA, restriction enzymes, and gel electrophoresis.
How to Handle, Store, and Repair Microscope Slides
Carolina® prepared microscope slides provide an essential component for the in-depth study of botany, zoology, histology, embryology, parasitology, genetics, and pathology. After receiving your slides, proper care will keep them in good condition and make them last as long as possible. In the following paragraphs, we’ll discuss the handling, storage, and repair of prepared slides. […]