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  • Biotechnology

    Biotechnology

    For a quarter century, Carolina Biological Supply has been committed to bringing biotechnology into the classroom.

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    • DNA Extraction & Quantification
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    • Introduction to Biotechnology: An Essential Curriculum, Page 1
  • Chemistry

    Chemistry

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    • Ice Cream and Freezing Point Depression Video
    • Lycopodium Demonstration Kit
    • Introduction to Green Chemistry
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  • Life Science

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    Living Organisms

    For over 80 years, Carolina has been providing the highest-quality living organisms and cultures available.

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    Microscopes & Optics

    Carolina's extensive assortment of compound and stereomicroscopes span virtually all grade levels and applications.

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  • Preserved Organisms

    Preserved Organisms

    Carolina has the best specimens available, along with dissecting supplies, instruments, and much more.

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  • STEM Curriculum Programs

    STEM Curriculum Programs

    The STC Program™ is a K–8 inquiry science curriculum developed by the NSRC to meet national science standards.

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  • Activities

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      Chemistry Solutions Practice Problems

      Refresh your students' knowledge of molarity with these practice problems.

      
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      Autumn Leaves

      Autumn Leaves activities designed for Elementary and Middle School Students

      
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      All About Owl Pellets

      Owl pellets offer an excellent opportunity for students at all grade levels to engage in hands-on, inquiry-based learning.

      
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      Lab and Chemical Safety

      Here you'll find information on how to handle chemical spills and disposals, tips to help you make your chemistry lab safer and general safety guidelines including pregnancy and dissection, handling owl pellets, etc.

      
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      Halobacteria: The Model Microbe

      Halobacteria is an ideal microbe for teaching. Learn about our Halobacteria kits and see how effective they could be in helping you teach microbiology.

      
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      Fast Plants® Life Cycle: Seed to Seed in 35 Days

      Get a crash course on Fast Plants, including many of the key science concepts that are covered by these amazing plants.

      
  • Carolina Tips

    Carolina Tips

    Carolina Tips has been going strong for over 50 years. Look at our past editions and don't forget to sign up to receive Carolina Tips in your email box!

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      Carolina Tips® February 2012 Chemistry/Physical Science Edition

      This issue of Carolina Tips® includes articles on solution preparation, density, demos to motivate chemistry students, tips on writing lab reports and a video on preparing a chemical solution

      
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      Carolina Tips® February 2012 Biology/Life Science Edition

      This issue of Carolina Tips® includes articles on RNA interference, five misconceptions about genetics, the hows and whys of writing a lab report, sheep heart dissection, a culturing drosophilla video and a DNA barcoding activity

      
  • Correlations to State Standards

    Correlations to State Standards

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    How-To & Techniques

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      Pollinating Wisconsin Fast Plants

      
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      Dissection FAQs

      Find answers to the most common dissection questions here.

      
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  • Lab Safety Information

    Lab Safety Information

    Keep your classroom or lab safe throughout the schoolyear with lots of helpful tips, hints, and safety techniques.

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      Lab Safety Do's and Dont's for Students

      Use this safety checklist as a handout to acquaint students with the safety do’s and don’ts in the laboratory.

      
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      General Rules for Chemical Storage

      This handy article covers the essential topics for storing your chemicals, including storage area preparation, chemical organization, chemical segregation, and more.

      
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      Chemical Accidents & Spills

      Learn how to quickly assess and handle chemical accidents and avoid dangerous situations in your laboratory. Get started with these general guidelines.

      
  • Living Organism Care

    Living Organism Care

    Caring for your living organisms is critical to your success in the classroom. Find Care Sheets for our organisms and get prepared before your shipment arrives.

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      How to Care for Painted Lady Butterfly Cultures

      
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      Freshwater Fish Care Sheet

      Complete care instructions and tips for freshwater fish

      
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      Daphnia Care and Handling

      
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      Daphnia Care Sheet

      Complete care instructions and tips for daphnia

      
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      Carolina Protozoa and Invertebrate Manual

      Complete care instructions and tips for Protozoa and Invert

      
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    A comprehensive list of all MSDS available for Carolina's products. We recommend using the website's search engine at the top of the top of the site to find a specific MSDS the quickest.

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  • Teacher & Student Materials

    Teacher & Student Materials

    Browse sample pages from some of our most popular kits along with free interactive student guides.

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  • Workshop Materials

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