Popcorn: Visualizing the Kinetic Molecular Theory
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 20 – 30 mins Activity: 30-45 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 Popcorn is a great real-world example […]
Bright-Line Spectroscopy and Atomic Structure
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 15 mins Activity: 45-60 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 activity employs a simple procedure in which students […]
Introduction to Cladogram Construction
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 Cladograms are diagrams that show phylogenies, the evolutionary relationships between […]
Corn as an Introduction to Mendelian Genetics
A Carolina EssentialsTM Activity Total Time: 45-60 mins Prep: 15 mins | Activity: 30-45 mins Life Science 9-12 High School Total Time: 45-60 minutes [ Prep: 15 mins | Activity: 30-45 mins ] Subject: Life Science Grade: High School Overview Corn is the ideal organism for introducing students to Mendelian genetics. Corn kernels express numerous […]
Density: An Intensive Property of Matter
A Carolina EssentialsTM Investigation Total Time: 65-80 mins Prep: 20 mins | Activity: 45-60 mins Physical Science, Chemistry 6-8 Middle School Total Time: 65-80 minutes [ Prep: 20 mins | Activity: 45-60 mins ] Subject: Physical Science, Chemistry Grade: Middle School Overview This activity has students collect mass and volume data for different samples of […]
Comparing Land and Water Plants
A CAROLINA ESSENTIALS INVESTIGATION Total Time Prep: 15 mins Activity: 30-45 mins Life Science Grade Level 6-10 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 This exploratory activity examines the phenomena of plant structure. […]
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 […]