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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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Coming into the Genome Age Part III: The Molecular Genetic Basis of PTC Tasting
This experiment links genotype to phenotype and puts a contemporary spin on an old standby of classical genetics. View »
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Coming into the Genome Age Part II: Exploring Human Variation and Evolution
This article introduces an experiment that allows students to use their own DNA differences (polymorphisms) to explore human variation, relatedness, and evolution. View »
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Coming into the Genome Age Part I: The Challenge to Science Education
Explore resources and activities from the Dolan DNA Learning Center. View »
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Coming into the Genome Age Part IV: Detecting Transgenes in Genetically Modified Food
Molecular genetic techniques have been used to add transgenes into the genomes of a number of important food plants. View »
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All About Owl Pellets
Owl pellet dissections are fun, hands-on, and educational for students of all ages.Plus the activity can build toward several NGSS standards across grade levels. 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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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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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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Schoolyard Field Study
Conduct a field study of your schoolyard with this activity. It’s an opportunity for students to apply what they’ve learned throughout the year. Students work in groups of 2 to 3 over several class periods. 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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Carolina Investigations® for AP® Environmental Sciences: Agriculture and Feeding a Growing Human Population
Use this resource and our scientific model checklist to construct a model of food production and consumption. 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 »
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