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What Genomics Says About Being Human, Part II
In the second article in his series on genomics, Dolan DNA Learning
Center’s David Micklos provides a fascinating look at the genetic
relationship between Neanderthal and Homo sapiens. Recent DNA
analysis of ancient specimens has revealed new information about
Neanderthal that might surprise you. See the link below for more.
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Plant Biodiversity
Here’s a new twist on an old classic. Designed for high schoolers, this
field activity introduces students to biodiversity through the study of
plants and animals in a designated area. But here’s the twist—instead of
using a quadrat to designate the area of study, students use a Hula
Hoop®. Click the link below to get rolling.
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Think Mink!
If you never have thought about studying the mink in your dissection
labs, perhaps you should. It’s a great specimen for a mammalian
dissection because it’s large and easy for students to handle; comes
already skinned; and is preserved in safe, nontoxic
Carolina’s Perfect Solution®. Ready to think mink? Then check
out the link below. |
Racing for Significant Figures
Get your middle and high school students moving and teach them an
important concept with this fun, inexpensive activity. Students learn
about significant figures and then team up in small groups. These groups
test their knowledge by competing in a fun race to provide the first
correct answer. Drop the green flag at the link below. |
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Calculating Flying Insect Biodiversity Using Simpson’s Diversity
Index
Here’s a hands-on activity that can help students understand
biodiversity—from field work to interpreting collected data using
Simpson’s diversity index. Students trap and collect flying insects,
identify them, and determine the population’s diversity. Includes
complete instructions and sample data. Click the link below for more. |
Carolina's Workshop Takeaways
If you didn’t have the opportunity to attend a Carolina in-booth demo or
workshop at the NSTA National Conference, you can do the next best thing online.
Demo and workshop takeaways (Carolina Quick Tips™ activity cards and workshop
presentations) are now available as FREE downloads. Grab them at the link below. |
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Living & Perishable Materials
Carolina offers Monday–Friday and overnight delivery options for living
materials!
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Submit Your Tip for a Chance to Win an 8-GB iPod touch®
Do you have a great tip to share with your colleagues? If so, now is the time to
submit it to us for publication because on May 15, 2011, we will select one
lucky tip writer to win an 8-GB iPod touch®. If your tip is selected for
publication, you’ll also receive your choice of a $50 Carolina™ Gift Certificate
or a $25 Best Buy®, Olive Garden®, Target®, or iTunes® Gift Card. Submitting
your tip only takes minutes with our convenient online form. So what are you
waiting for? Submit your tip (and your chance to win!) at the link below.
Submit your tip
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Video from the 2011 NSTA National Conference
We kept our videographer on the move at the 2011 NSTA National Conference in San
Francisco, shooting footage of our booth, demos, critters, and more. Now all
that video is in one convenient location for your viewing pleasure. So relax,
the best seat in the house is the one you’re in. Just click the following link
to roll 'em.
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Educational Photos |
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Our photographers have captured thousands of scientific images over the decades,
and we’re giving you free access to selected ones via our
Flickr® Photostream. Click the icon to jump right in or the link below to
test the water.
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