Conference & Workshop Materials
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Protein Necklace: Harnessing the Glow of Jellyfish
This workshop explores a simple, 3-dimensional classroom activity to isolate the green fluorescent protein found in jellyfish. Show students that protein science can be tangible and engaging but not overwhelming with this beginner’s activity. View »
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Come to Your Senses: Physiology in Action
Don’t think you have the nerves for physiology? This workshop offers 4 easy, hands-on activities, suitable for all grade levels, to explore homeostasis, reflexes and reactions, and response to stimuli.
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Hands-On Science with Phenomenal Critters
Discover fun, simple activities with live organisms that you can use in your labs. Learn about care, handling, and ways to introduce inquiry. View »
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Strawberry Milkshakes: DNA and Lactose Intolerance
In this workshop, learn how to introduce students to molecular biology through age-appropriate, hands-on activities designed to make challenging abstract concepts (including DNA, genes, and enzymes) more concrete—and to make biology fun. View »
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Hands-On Activities to Model Sampling, Habitat Degradation, and Animal Choice
This workshop explores methods to estimate population size, determine the effects of habitat degradation, and investigate organisms' habitat preference. View »
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How Can We Provide Freshwater to Those in Need?
This Smithsonian Science for the Classroom module asks students to investigate where to find water, explore ways to move water, and determine how to provide freshwater to those in need. View »
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Assessing Water Quality with Aquatic Macroinvertebrates
Use this introductory activity to familiarize students with the types of macroinvertebrates they may collect in a local stream or as a review activity on biotic water quality calculations. Includes a materials list and step-by-step instructions. View »
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Cutaneous Sensation
You have probably noticed that cutaneous receptors are not equally distributed throughout the skin. Some places on your body are more sensitive than others. This activity explores the density of mechanoreceptors in the skin on the hand. View »
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Comparative Mammalian Organ Dissection with Carolina’s Perfect Solution® Specimens
This comparative dissection workshop explores 4 mammalian organs and their structures, using superior quality Carolina’s Perfect Solution® preserved specimens. View »
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Arriving on the Scene: Collect and Analyze Evidence Like the Pros
Expose your students to the fascinating world of forensics by using real-world techniques practiced by law enforcement agencies. Students analyze and document evidence to recreate a crime scene. View »
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Making Algae Beads
In this activity students create spheres of green algae for use in experiments that explore the metabolic processes of plants. Includes a materials list and step-by-step instructions. View »
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Bouncing Off the Page
Combine physics and biology concepts in one lesson that focuses on the art of creating two-dimensional images with the illusion of depth. Includes a materials list and step-by-step instructions. View »
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Cow Eye Dissection
This dissection activity introduces students to the anatomy of the mammalian eye. Includes a materials list and step-by-step instructions. View »
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A "Taste" of Carolina® Physiology
Our sense of taste is limited to a few basic responses. In this activity, students explore how the perception of flavor can be influenced by other factors. Includes a materials list and step-by-step instructions. View »
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