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Magnetic Leads Video With powerful magnets on their ends, these leads form instant connections and work in place of standard clip leads. View »
Wolfe® Intermediate LED Stereomicroscope Series Learn about the new and advanced features of the Wolfe® Intermediate LED Stereomicroscopes. View »
Infographic - Chain of Custody: From the Field to the Lab Get an overview of forensic techniques used in the field and the lab. View »
Infographic: How to Measure the Volume of Liquids Tips on measuring the volume of liquids—a task that, due to something known as the meniscus, can sometimes be a little tricky. View »
My Carolina Connections: Model Organisms Webinar Are punnett squares making you cross? Breathe new life into your genetics lesson using model organisms. View »
Teaching with Technology: AP® Biology Bioethics Need some advice on how to bring modern technology and research into your classroom? This lesson provided by an AP teacher may be just what you need to delve into the tricky subject of bioethics. Aligned with essential knowledge 3.A.3. View »
Boosting Cell Phone Speakers Inspire your students with a design challenge that encourages them to think outside the box. In this hands-on activity, student teams compete to produce the best sound booster for a smartphone or MP3 player using everyday items. Includes background information and complete instructions for teacher and students. View »
Infographic—Lab Basics: How to Perform Serial Dilutions Learn how to use serial dilutions to cover a range of experimental concentrations or enumerate bacteria in this simple infographic. View »
How to Find Your Amoeba: Video Students having trouble finding their amoebas? Flipping your classroom and want your students to be prepared for class? This short video provides step by step instructions for how to find an amoeba on stereoscopes and microscopes. View »
Chemistry Activity Video: Elephant Toothpaste Delight your students with this fun demo of the rapid decomposition of hydrogen peroxide. View »
Helping Students Navigate Experimental Design-Asking Questions AP Science: it’s all about ASKING the right questions! View »
What's the Weakest Link? Helping AP® Chemistry Students Ask the Right Questions AP® Chemistry: What’s the weakest link? Or play the chemistry dating game: Will they hook up or break up? Students develop an analysis plan for identifying bond types. Use our featured kit as a starting point for independent student research. See a sample student question sheet from this kit’s activities. View »
Will the Cycle be Unbroken? Helping AP® Environmental Science Students Ask the Right Questions AP® Environmental Science: Will the cycle be unbroken? Let your students set up a living model and independently investigate cycle relationships. See a sample student question sheet from our featured kit. View »
Generalized Artificial Selection Fast Plants Schedule Instruction book for generalized artificial selection fast plants kit. View »
Video: Algae Beads Algae beads are an ideal way for students to observe and record photosynthesis happening in your lab. Learn how to make and use the beads in this short video. View »