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Biology: The Science of Life and Living
Physiology studies are a great way to engage students in life science.
Students' own skin provides a living laboratory for studying
physiological responses to touch, temperature, and other stimuli. Find
out how to introduce physiology in your classroom using kits and
equipment from Carolina. Just click the link below to begin.
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Teaching Physiology with Daphnia
Daphnia, also known as the water flea, is commonly found in
freshwater ponds and lakes. Its simple care requirements and transparent
body make it an ideal subject for physiological investigations. Learn
all about Daphnia, plus discover 3 activities that explore its
physiology. Get started by visiting the link below.
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Exploring Mammalian Anatomy with Pigs
The pig is an ideal organism for studying mammalian anatomy. Its
similarity to human anatomy helps students see the connection between
all mammals. Dissecting the pig with an inquiry-based approach maximizes
the learning experience. See how it's done from the introduction to the
final cut. The first step is the easiest, just click the link below. |
Get Forensic with Hair Analysis
Forensics, with its "as seen on TV" familiarity, can help you grab
students' attention. In this activity, students learn about the
microscopic study of crime scene hair evidence. It's an engaging way to
address scientific concepts and help students develop practical hands-on
microscopy skills. Get clued in at the link below. |
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Innovative DNA Models |
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Science Notebooks: An Owl Pellet Inquiry
Introduce your students to the mysteries within an owl pellet and to
creating and using science notebooks. Science notebooks are records of
scientific data, observations, and other information. During the owl
pellet dissection, they help students to make sense of their
observations and organize their data. Note the link below to learn more. |
An Innovative Model System for Teaching DNA Replication
Looking for a DNA model set that is easy to assemble, durable, and easy
to understand for students and teachers alike? Then check out our DNA
Synthesis Set. Developed by a professor of biology to meet all the above
criteria, it allows you to focus on teaching rather than lab management.
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Accuracy versus Precision Beanbag Toss
Here's a way to allow your students to burn off some excess energy and
improve their math and motor skills. In this activity, students engage
in a game of beanbag toss–but instead of merely keeping score, they
explore statistical concepts such as mean, median, mode, and range. Toss
your cursor to the link below for the full story. |
Carolina's Flickr® Photostream
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
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Teaching Genetics with Wisconsin Fast Plants®
Wisconsin Fast Plants® are fast (a generation cycle of only 35 to 40
days) and easy to grow, making them great for classroom genetics studies. In
this short video, we'll demonstrate several of the distinctive
Fast Plants® phenotypes available for introducing your students to
genetic crosses. Click the link below to see it.
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Teacher Tip:
Tame Daphnia with a Few Strands of Cotton
To make it easier to observe Daphnia during AP® Biology Lab 10, place
them on a depression slide in a drop of water and then add a couple of strands
of cotton pulled from a cotton ball. The strands are enough to restrict
movement, making the heart rate easer to view, but still allow you to keep
enough water on the Daphnia to ensure they remain viable. One cotton ball
is enough for an 8-station lab.
Submitted by:
Jennette Pelicano
St. Joseph's Catholic School
Greenville, SC
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I Teach Inquiry® Network |
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At Carolina™ Curriculum, we value collaboration between students and teachers.
Join the NEW I Teach Inquiry® Network to unite with other classrooms
committed to teaching inquiry today. This FREE Web site provides a forum for
teachers and students to share ideas and develop techniques to improve student
learning.
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