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- Biotechnology
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  For a quarter century, Carolina Biological Supply has been committed to bringing biotechnology into the classroom.
  
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- Chemistry
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  We offer top-notch chemistry supplies and AP* Chemistry products, backed by our expert technical support.
  
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  Carolina Science Online™, our new eLearning platform, brings your classroom to life with resources for all ages.
  
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  For over 80 years, Carolina has been providing the highest-quality living organisms and cultures available.
  
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  Carolina's extensive assortment of compound and stereomicroscopes span virtually all grade levels and applications.
  
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  Observing Daphnia Heart Rate
  
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  Chemistry Solutions Practice Problems
  
  Refresh your students' knowledge of molarity with these practice problems.
  
  Autumn Leaves
  
  Autumn Leaves activities designed for Elementary and Middle School Students
  
  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.
  
  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.
  
  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
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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
  
  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
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  Pollinating Wisconsin Fast Plants
  
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  Find answers to the most common dissection questions here.
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- Lab Safety Information
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  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.
  
  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.
  
  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
  
  Freshwater Fish Care Sheet
  
  Complete care instructions and tips for freshwater fish
  
  Daphnia Care and Handling
  
  Daphnia Care Sheet
  
  Complete care instructions and tips for daphnia
  
  Carolina Protozoa and Invertebrate Manual
  
  Complete care instructions and tips for Protozoa and Invert
- MSDS
  MSDS
  
  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
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  Browse sample pages from some of our most popular kits along with free interactive student guides.
  
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Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (PARC) Brochure Partners in amphibian and reptile conservation (PARC) brochure View »
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Living Materials Care and Handling Guide For Organisms Used in STC® STC/MS™ and Other Inquiry-Based Units Living materials care and handling guide for organisms used in STC®, STC/MS™, and other inquiry-based units View »
Reactivation of MicroKwik Culture Instructions Complete care instructions and tips for the reactivation of a MicroKwik Culture View »
Carolina Freshwater Aquarium Manual Complete care instructions and tips for the Carolina Freshwater Aquarium Model View »
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