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The Effects of Cell Cycle Deviation on Cancer Development
Use Hudson Alpha's Newest Kit to demonstrate chance mutations and randomization in resulting in cancer. View »
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Halobacteria in Space
Want a glimpse from space? Watch this video to see our Halobacterium cultures being used for research! View »
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5 Steps to Teaching Inquiry in Your Science Classroom
Worried about the inquiry lab requirement of the College Board's AP lab curriculum? Here are some great tips from an educator who's already done it. View »
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Using the Concepts Associated with Providing Clean Drinking Water to Teach Science: An Interdisciplinary Approach
Introducing students to the issues associated with safe drinking water is a great real-world, interdisciplinary way to teach science. View »
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Using pClone Red for a Science Fair Project on Bacterial Gene Expression
The emerging field of synthetic biology attracted the attention of one high school student planning his science fair project. His research—and its award-winning results—may suggest new ways that you can explore gene expression with your students. View »
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Tied Up in Protein Synthesis (or Lost in Translation): A Kinesthetic and Inquiry-Based Approach to Teaching the Central Dogma of Biology
In this exercise, students tie Windsor knots to create a translation product from mRNA instructions—a protein “necktie.” Your classroom is the nucleus, and the hallway is cytoplasm. View »
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Flipped Lessons Are Great, Now Try Layering! Getting the Most Out of Your Wisconsin Fast Plants® Lessons
Tick-tock, tick-tock. Every classroom minute is precious, and teachers always look for ways to accomplish more during instructional time. Wisconsin Fast Plants® can help maximize your time while providing 3-dimensional learning recommended by the latest national standards. View »
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A Brief Look at Cells: Shape and Function
Discover morphologies of common cells and why they are shaped in such ways View »
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Structure and Function in Plant and Animal Cell Osmosis
Use this fun, interesting lab activity to show students how various structures within plant and animal cells are affected by osmosis. View »
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Examples to Use When Teaching About Selection and Evolution: Fox Domestication and Poison Resistance in Rodents
To make abstract science concepts more concrete, teachers often use real-life examples. But even classic examples can lose their appeal. Refresh your lessons on evolution and selection with 2 less well known examples. View »
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Carolina's Recommended Reading for AP® Biology
Teaching AP® Biology this year? Go beyond the textbook and take students on an exploration of key concepts with these teacher-tested and recommended books. View »
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Infographic: What's Your Blood Type?
Use this exciting infographic as a teaching aid for your classes as your students discover the ABO/Rh blood groups. View »
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Carolina Investigations® for AP® Biology: Cell Communication
This kit is an engaging inquiry lesson where students observe communication between yeast cells. View »
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How to Make a Good Scientific Model
Are your students able to generate observations and construct a scientific model? Use our free scientific model checklist to help guide them. View »
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Using Interactive Case Studies to Meet the New Science Standards
Learn about the benefits of using Interactive Case Studies to teach science concepts View »
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How to Use Mathematics and Logical Routines
Shed light on your students’ aptitude and attitude toward mathematics with these engaging activities. View »
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AP® Environmental Science: Population Growth Curve Analysis
Students identify types of growth curves and explain how a population is changing over time. View »
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Human Body: Lymphatic System
Teach the vital role of the lymphatic system with this infographic. View »
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Human Body: Lymphatic System Review
Review lymphatic system structure and function with this graphic organizer. View »
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The Role of the Lymphatic System
This activity focuses on the lymphatic system and kinds of allergic reactions. View »
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Think Single-Celled Organisms Are Simple? Think Again! The Slime Mold Physarum polycephalum, a Single-Celled Organism for Student Investigations
The slime mold Physarum polycephalum, a single-celled organism, can be used for demonstration and discussion of many subjects, including life cycles, chemotaxis, cytoplasmic streaming, and basic decision-making. View »
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Human Body: Integumentary System
Teach the role of the integumentary system with this infographic. View »
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Next Generation Dissections
Dissection can and should be part of your implementation of 3-dimensional learning. Carolina can help you make this transition with updated kits and resources. View »
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Fast Plants® Seeds: Which Genetic Stock Do I Use?
Wisconsin Fast Plants are ideal model organisms for the study of genetic inheritance. Learn more about seed varieties. View »
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Engineering for Sports: Traumatic Brain Injury
How can sports-related brain injuries be prevented? Get tips and resources to help your students engineer and test brain protection device designs. View »
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