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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.
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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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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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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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From Jellyfish to the Bench: How Green Fluorescent Protein Is Used in Research
Students may be familiar with green fluorescent protein (GFP) from classwork or seeing transgenic animals in their local pet store. However, they may not know that it’s also an important research tool. Use this overview to help them discover how scientists use GFP to study many of the major questions in biology. 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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Infographic - Ecology: The Study of the Place We Live
Ecology is a non-linear science and it can be difficult for students to visualize the interactions. Use this infographic to start conversations in your class about the relationships of ecology. View »
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Environmental Health Concerns: Cyanobacteria and Cyanotoxins
Cyanobacteria are ubiquitous throughout US waterways, and not all are benign. Introduce your students to environmental and human health concerns caused by cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins. 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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Carolina Investigations® for AP® Chemistry: Chemical Kinetics
The order of a chemical reaction shows the relationship between the rate of chemical reaction and the concentration of reactant. 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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AP® Chemistry: Graphing Titration Curves
Students graph titration data and determine if an acid is monoprotic, diprotic, or triprotic. 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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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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