The Literacy Embedded in Elementary Science
In theory, elementary educators may agree with that statement from the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA). But in practice, science often takes a back seat to high-stakes literacy and math classes in which teachers feel pressure to meet accountability goals (Hall 2011). The urgency to focus more on building proficiency in literacy intensified when the […]
Hints to Help Students Do Well on the AP® Environmental Science Exam
Advanced Placement (AP) courses have been offered in high schools across the nation since 1965. The push for students to take these advanced courses has caused the programs to grow exponentially. These courses are of a higher level, and after taking an exam at the end of the course, many students get college credit. The […]
Top 10 Tips from AP Summer Institute Instructors to Prepare Students for an AP Exam
Test day may be several weeks or even several months away, but it is crucial to start preparing early for the AP exams rather than later so that you’re not rushing through test preparation in May. Here are some tips you can use to incorporate test preparation and practice into your curriculum throughout the year or semester.
Advanced Placement® Exam Preparation and Test Taking Tips
5… 4… 3… 2 … 1 … Test day! Students are counting down the days until AP® exams begin. What can you do to help students with the final push to test day? Take a look at these helpful resources that we’ve compiled to help you cover all the bases. General test taking tips Throughout […]
Mealworms and Superworms in the News
Mealworms and superworms are probably best known for their use as feeder insects for chickens and reptiles, but they are both making news for very different reasons.
The Chemistry of Beer
Many science teachers take their love of chemistry and microbiology out of the classroom and move it to the garage for a home beer brewing adventure. Whether you enjoy brewing your own, or enjoying the fruits of others’ brewing efforts, the art of beer is in the science.
Webinar: Three Essential Strategies for Teaching NGSS Phenomena
 The goal is not to teach as many examples of phenomena as possible but to maximize learning by teaching with science phenomena. There are many teaching strategies but there are 3 at the top of that list when using examples of phenomena. Learn what these 3 essential teaching strategies are to get students to […]
Webinar: Think Like an Engineer
The science classroom is an ideal environment to nurture the curious young mind. The perfect place for students to learn how to think like scientists and engineers. If you have been teaching science to students, then more than likely you have been teaching your students how to think like a scientist, but have you been teaching […]
Keep Calm and Chemistry On: Tips for the New Chemistry Teacher
Looking for lab activities that work every time? Explore these easy, engaging, and safe chemistry activities that are sure to produce a reaction from your students. Whether you’re new to chemistry or feeling out of your element, you’ll learn fresh ways to create excitement in your lab.
Our Most Popular Earth and Space Science Kits That Rock Students’ Lab Experiences
This might be earth-shattering news, but did you know that you can cover your earth and space science course, start to finish, with Carolina’s popular kits? Kits that will get your students hands-on experiments, model generation, and data analysis, while meeting your ESS course standards. Repeatedly chosen by thousands of teachers, these kits rock students’ lab experiences.