Ring and Disc Demonstration
The ring and disc investigation is a classic physics demonstration designed to introduce the concepts of rotational inertia, rotational motion, and rolling motion. Both the disc and the ring have the same diameter, width, and mass. When simultaneously released from rest at the same point on an inclined plane, the disc accelerates faster, reaching the […]
Demonstration of Constant Acceleration
Kinematics is the study of the motion of an object without consideration of the force or energy that cause the motion. This is one of the first topics covered in most physics and physical science courses and is addressed in NGSS PS2: Forces and Motion: A: Forces and Motion B: Types of Interactions C: Stability and […]
Exploring the World of Science Together: Family Science Night Made Easy with Carolina
Discover how to plan a successful Family Science Night at your school with engaging STEM activities, tips for organizing volunteers, and ideas to spark curiosity in students and families alike.
How to Plan an Engineering Design Challenge
Engineers apply science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in order to design solutions to problems. Activities in which students play the role of engineers in a design challenge are an exciting way to grab their attention and foster a need-to-know mindset. This article provides a planning tool you can use to integrate principles of engineering […]
STEM Outside of the Classroom: Let the Challenge Begin
Bring STEM learning to life beyond the classroom with hands-on challenges that inspire creativity, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving. Explore STEM activities that engage students and support NGSS goals.
Exploring OpenSciEd Elementary from Carolina
Workshop Resources Physical Science K-5 Elementary School All expertly designed units meet NGSS standards and allow flexibility for a customized curriculum. Unit offerings will include teacher’s guides, high-quality instructional materials, professional development, digital resources, and management tools for forms, assignments, grading, video support, and more! Download Presentation Download Handout Download Kick Mat Learn More About […]
Webinar: How High-Quality Science Programs Can Improve Reading and Math Scores
In the science classroom, how many times have you had a student ask: “Why do I need to know this?” or “How does this apply to me?”
Modeling DNA to Protein: Go Hands on with Protein Synthesis and Mutation
Workshop Resources Life Science 6-12 Middle / High School Teach protein synthesis using reusable magnetic manipulatives to model the flow of information through DNA translation and transcription. Visualize each step of the process and apply their models to a region on the beta-hemoglobin gene and the mutation associated with sickle-cell disease. Download Presentation Shop Biotechnology
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration: Teaching Common Biology Concepts with Alginate Beads
Workshop Resources Life Science 9-12 High School Participants will make and use alginate beads containing algae and alginate beads containing yeast. They will learn how the beads can be used to model the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Download Presentation Shop Carolina Science Kits
Webinar: Integrating Social and Emotional Learning into K-12 Science Instruction
In the science classroom, how many times have you had a student ask: “Why do I need to know this?” or “How does this apply to me?”