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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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: Muscular System
Use this infographic to teach the structure and function of skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle. 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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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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