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What's the Big Idea? Understanding the Laboratory Experience in the AP* Chemistry Curriculum If you teach AP* Chemistry, you’re already aware, or need to be, that changes to the course curriculum are here, which means you’ll probably have to change your classroom instruction. To help relieve your anxiety, here’s an overview of the course revisions, some important dates to remember, and 2 ways Carolina can help to ensure your success during this transition. 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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Basic Right Triangle Trigonometry Brief review of the basic trigonometry functions (sine, cosine and tangent) often used when solving two dimensional and projectile motion problems. View »
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Dissections in a Flipped Mastery Classroom Dissection plays an essential role in every anatomy and physiology class. As a teacher, you know it’s valuable, but do your students? Show them the value of performing dissections and give them a learning experience that’s authentic and engaging when you use the flipped-mastery approach. View »
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Keep Calm and Chemistry On: Tips for the New Chemistry Teacher Learn fresh ways to create interest in your chemistry lab. These easy, engaging, and safe activities are sure to produce a reaction from your students. Designed for the new teacher, but the experienced can find something useful, too. View »
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Hands-On Learning that Truly Works—A Case Study A teacher trainer discovers a robust, workable solution to help teachers statewide establish science know-how in their students early on. View »
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Case Study: Moving from Literacy to Fluency in STEM—A Recipe for Success A dedicated leader in national STEM education efforts turns to a trusted resource to help move students from literacy to fluency. View »
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The Science of Fear You know that hair-raising feeling you get when you’re scared? By undergoing a specific physiological response, your body is primed to confront, and hopefully overcome, whatever scary situation you face. View »
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Infographic: Types Of Gears Learn about the many types of gears and where you may find them in the world around you. View »
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Infographic: Simple Machines This infographic profiles four of the six simple machines: inclined plane, pulley, lever, wheel and axle. View »
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Human Body: Cardiovascular System Teach the functions of the cardiovascular system with the help of this infographic. View »
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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 »
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Meet the 4 New Elements on the Periodic Table Introduce students to the basics of how elements get their names with this brief article. 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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Gravity This brief introduction to gravity explores Newton's law of gravitation, Einstein's theory of general relativity, and quantum gravity. View »
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Integrating Engineering into the Science Classroom with Carolina STEM Challenge® Kits Carolina STEM Challenge® kits can help you integrate engineering principles into your curriculum--in ways that are effective, easy, and fun. Find out how in this white paper. View »
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Innovative STEM Funding Program Engages Local Community See how one educator uses creative funding to provide her district's students with quality STEM materials. View »