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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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Understanding the Periodic Table
Looking for inexpensive ways to help students understand and appreciate how much information the periodic table provides? In these 2 activities, students discover for themselves several trends associated with the elements on the periodic table. 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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Sericulture and the Silkworm
Find out how the silkworm has influenced cultures, commerce, and science. We’ll take a look at its life cycle, historical significance, and scientific contributions in this brief, engaging article. Share it with your class as an example of how an organism can impact different areas of human thought and activity. 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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Exploring Monocots and Dicots
Angiosperms, or flowering plants, can be classified into 2 groups—monocots and dicots. This infographic illustrates key differences. View »
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Meet the 12-Spotted Lady Beetle
Explore the fascinating life cycle of the lady beetle with the help of this infographic. View »
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Human Body: Nervous System
Teach the functions of the central and peripheral nervous systems 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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