Explore Phenomena with Phenomenal Explorations
Are you looking for a way to incorporate hands-on science into your existing grades 3—5 science curriculum? Phenomenal Explorations™ kits are your solution. Engaging topics that take kids from needing to know to wanting to know Students often pepper teachers with these types of challenging-to-answer questions: “Why do I need to know this?” “Why should […]
Nervous System
Nervous System Introduce Nervous System The nervous system is complex and involves unfamiliar vocabulary, from the parts of the brain to the cranial nerves. The nervous system is made up of two subsystems: the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. The central nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord, and it’s in […]
Chemistry Laboratory Closeout
Ready for a break from the lab? Follow these steps to close up the lab so it is ready when you return. It’s time to clean up, organize, and secure the lab for summer vacation. We created a checklist of suggested tasks (see below) to help make this project less time-consuming. However, this list cannot […]
Are Biotechnology Lab Kits Worth the Investment?
Four reasons you should consider using Carolina biotechnology lab kits in your classroom. Deciding which materials to use in your biotechnology classroom can be daunting. When considering classroom kits, you may wonder “Are they worth it?” Depending on your needs, we believe classroom kits are cost-effective solutions for many educators that offer students invaluable phenomena-based […]
Launching Biotech Careers through HudsonAlpha
HudsonAlpha captures students’ interest in biotechnology jobs. HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology is a leader in developing and applying biotechnology to benefit human health and well-being. As part of its mission, it offers educational outreach to immerse future scientists in hands-on learning experiences that support careers in biotechnology. Laboratory Activities That Spark Curiosity As educators, we […]
Skeletal System
Skeletal System Introduce Skeletal System Let’s talk about support for you, your students, and the human body. Humans have an internal skeleton that consists of 206 bones and cartilage and connective tissue in the form of ligaments and tendons that connect bones and muscles to bone. The skeleton provides support for the body, protects organs […]
Webinar: Teaching Science Remotely
What School District Leaders Should Know In this webinar, national science education experts discuss and answer questions about district- and school-wide implementation of effective, remote hands-on science instruction. They engage in lively and practical conversations about remote student collaboration, student-centered instruction, and remote lab investigations. They discuss how the NGSS standards can be met with […]
Survival Guide for A&P Instructors
Anatomy and Physiology is a high-stakes class. This survival guide is packed with resources to get you through the year. Whether you’ve been teaching anatomy and physiology for years or your first term is coming up, Carolina is here to help. Many of our team members were educators and lab managers at one point, and […]
Carolina Launches Biotech Careers Virtual Event
Explore current hot topics in biotechnology. The Biotech Labs That Launch Careers The United States currently has a deficit of skilled biotech workers, and teachers are in a unique position to develop the careers of those in the biotech community. This event will help teachers learn how to teach biotechnology concepts and build student’s academic […]
Give Your Students Real-World Experiences with Authentic CSI Tools
Authentic tools make all the difference in forensic lessons. Forensic curriculum Professional forensic work requires an understanding of the scientific and mathematical principles involved in the methods used. As such, forensic science lessons serve as an excellent opportunity for teachers to communicate STEM principles to students. Let’s look at a few examples from modern forensic […]