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Bringing Real-World STEM Experiences to the Classroom by using miniPCRFor schools grappling with budget constraints, biotech equipment costs can make it difficult to give students true-to-life learning experiences. One biology teacher has found a new resource that makes real-world instruction more affordable. View »
Infographic: Genomics-Driven OncologyThanks to advances in oncology over the past decade, doctors are better able to diagnose and treat cancer, and ultimately, improve outcomes for patients. Dr. Neil Lamb of HudsonAlpha explains how.
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Give Your Students That "A-ha" MomentCarolina is proud to announce its partnership with the educational outreach team of the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology to provide educational kits that give students that “aha!” moment. The Institute’s educational products focus on addressing common student misconceptions and introducing students to potential career paths in biotechnology. The Institute also provides valuable FREE digital resources for educators. View »
A Flipped Inquiry Approach to Teaching Natural SelectionNatural selection, although fascinating, can be difficult to understand. By combining the flipped learning approach with inquiry, you can engage your students as they explore the concept firsthand. View »
Fever and Immune ResponseThe human body uses many mechanisms to maintain a stable internal environment known as homeostasis. A fever is a good example of a response that takes the body outside of its normal temperature range in an effort to eliminate infection. View »
Bringing Real-World STEM Experiences to the Classroom by using miniPCR
For schools grappling with budget constraints, biotech equipment costs can make it difficult to give students true-to-life learning experiences. One biology teacher has found a new resource that makes real-world instruction more affordable. View »
Infographic: Genomics-Driven Oncology
Thanks to advances in oncology over the past decade, doctors are better able to diagnose and treat cancer, and ultimately, improve outcomes for patients. Dr. Neil Lamb of HudsonAlpha explains how.
View »
Give Your Students That "A-ha" Moment
Carolina is proud to announce its partnership with the educational outreach team of the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology to provide educational kits that give students that “aha!” moment. The Institute’s educational products focus on addressing common student misconceptions and introducing students to potential career paths in biotechnology. The Institute also provides valuable FREE digital resources for educators. View »
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 »
Phases of the Cell Cycle
A concise take on the life cycle of a typical eukaryotic cell. View »
Infographic: Bring Your Genetics Lessons to Life with Model Organisms
Carolina offers unique opportunities to work with model organisms—such as genetic corn (Zea mays), Wisconsin Fast Plants® (Brassica rapa), and fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster)—in your genetics labs. View »
A Flipped Inquiry Approach to Teaching Natural Selection
Natural selection, although fascinating, can be difficult to understand. By combining the flipped learning approach with inquiry, you can engage your students as they explore the concept firsthand. View »
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 »
How to Use Mathematics and Logical Routines
Shed light on your students’ aptitude and attitude toward mathematics with these engaging activities. View »
AP® Environmental Science: Population Growth Curve Analysis
Students identify types of growth curves and explain how a population is changing over time. View »
Fever and Immune Response
The human body uses many mechanisms to maintain a stable internal environment known as homeostasis. A fever is a good example of a response that takes the body outside of its normal temperature range in an effort to eliminate infection. View »
Human Body: Lymphatic System
Teach the vital role of the lymphatic system with this infographic. View »
Human Body: Lymphatic System Review
Review lymphatic system structure and function with this graphic organizer. View »
The Role of the Lymphatic System
This activity focuses on the lymphatic system and kinds of allergic reactions. View »
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 »
Carolina® Biotechnology Lab Kits Shine at the Shenandoah Valley Biotechnology Symposium
Carolina® biotechnology lab kits give students hands-on experience in biotechnology techniques while saving busy teachers precious time. View »
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