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What's the Big Idea? Understanding the Laboratory Experience in the AP* Chemistry CurriculumIf 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 »
Biology in the MoviesSee how you can use movies to facilitate engaging learning experiences for your students. Each suggestion includes a brief synopsis and talking points. Here’s to making your biology lessons even better than before. View »
How to Make a Good Scientific ModelAre your students able to generate observations and construct a scientific model? Use our free scientific model checklist to help guide them. View »
Problem-Based and Project-Based Learning—Together at LastBring real-world relevance into your classroom with an approach that combines problem-based learning and project-based learning. This article includes 2 scenarios from Wake/UTD PBL, a leading resource for integrative learning experiences. View »
Next Generation DissectionsDissection 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Infographic: What Is the Electromagnetic Spectrum?
You’re probably more familiar with the electromagnetic spectrum than you realize. In fact, you encounter it regularly every day. View »
A Brief Look at Cells: Shape and Function
Discover morphologies of common cells and why they are shaped in such ways View »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Biology in the Movies
See how you can use movies to facilitate engaging learning experiences for your students. Each suggestion includes a brief synopsis and talking points. Here’s to making your biology lessons even better than before. View »
Carolina Investigations® for AP® Biology: Cell Communication
This kit is an engaging inquiry lesson where students observe communication between yeast cells. View »
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 »
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 »
Using Interactive Case Studies to Meet the New Science Standards
Learn about the benefits of using Interactive Case Studies to teach science concepts View »
Problem-Based and Project-Based Learning—Together at Last
Bring real-world relevance into your classroom with an approach that combines problem-based learning and project-based learning. This article includes 2 scenarios from Wake/UTD PBL, a leading resource for integrative learning experiences. View »
Human Body: Lymphatic System
Teach the vital role of the lymphatic system with this infographic. View »
Human Body: Lymphatic System Review
Review lymphatic system structure and function with this graphic organizer. View »
The Role of the Lymphatic System
This activity focuses on the lymphatic system and kinds of allergic reactions. View »
Human Body: Integumentary System
Teach the role of the integumentary system with this infographic. View »
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 »
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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