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Care Guide: Dwarf Aquarium FrogsGet care instructions for dwarf frogs (Hymenochirus boulengeri), including details on housing and feeding, information about the organism, related resources, and FAQs.
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Care Guide: HornwormsGet care instructions for hornworms (Manduca sexta), including details on housing and feeding, information about the organism, related resources, and FAQs. Instructions are organized by life stage.
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Care Guide: Milkweed BugsGet care instructions for milkweed bugs (Oncopeltus fasciatus), including details on housing and feeding, information about the organism, related resources, and FAQs.
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Care Guide: Painted Lady ButterflyGet care instructions for painted lady butterflies (Vanessa cardui), including details on housing and feeding, information about the organism, related resources, and FAQs. Instructions are organized by life stage.
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Perch DissectionPerch dissection requires minimal skill, few tools, and typically takes one or two class periods. Learn more.
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Grasshopper DissectionExplore basic insect anatomy with preserved grasshoppers. This dissection requires only dissecting scissors, and you can do it in a class period.
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Living Organism Care Guide: Lady Beetle LarvaeGet care instructions for lady beetle larvae (Coleomegilla maculata), including details on housing and feeding, information about the organism, related resources, and FAQs.
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Introduction to Wisconsin Fast Plants® PhenotypesIn this inquiry activity, students investigate phenotypes using Wisconsin Fast Plants® seeds. After the seeds germinate, students identify the phenotypes and the possible associated genotype.
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Dissection Buying GuideChoosing the right preserved specimen for your classroom can be an overwhelming task, especially if you are new to dissection. That’s why we put together this straightforward buying guide! It includes specimen suggestions based on grade level and specimen complexity, needed dissection and safety supplies, and options for instructional materials.
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Fetal Pig DissectionPigs are excellent and engaging specimens for studying mammalian anatomy. They exhibit hair, a muscular diaphragm, a 4-chambered heart, and mammary glands.
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Squid DissectionA squid dissection allows students to examine structural adaptations and observe the relationship between form and function.
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Sheep Brain DissectionIntroduce students to the anatomy of a mammalian brain with this activity. Includes a brief survey of the internal and external anatomy of the sheep brain and go-to dissection resources.
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Cow Eye DissectionExplore the internal and external anatomy of the cow eye with this dissection. It can be carried out in one or two class periods and requires basic instruments.
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Mammalian Kidney Dissection This guide provides general instructions for dissecting mammal kidneys and includes recommended resources. Get the details.
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Care Guide: Dwarf Aquarium Frogs
Get care instructions for dwarf frogs (Hymenochirus boulengeri), including details on housing and feeding, information about the organism, related resources, and FAQs.
View »
Care Guide: Hornworms
Get care instructions for hornworms (Manduca sexta), including details on housing and feeding, information about the organism, related resources, and FAQs. Instructions are organized by life stage.
View »
Care Guide: Milkweed Bugs
Get care instructions for milkweed bugs (Oncopeltus fasciatus), including details on housing and feeding, information about the organism, related resources, and FAQs.
View »
Care Guide: Painted Lady Butterfly
Get care instructions for painted lady butterflies (Vanessa cardui), including details on housing and feeding, information about the organism, related resources, and FAQs. Instructions are organized by life stage.
View »
Perch Dissection
Perch dissection requires minimal skill, few tools, and typically takes one or two class periods. Learn more.
View »
Grasshopper Dissection
Explore basic insect anatomy with preserved grasshoppers. This dissection requires only dissecting scissors, and you can do it in a class period.
View »
Living Organism Care Guide: Lady Beetle Larvae
Get care instructions for lady beetle larvae (Coleomegilla maculata), including details on housing and feeding, information about the organism, related resources, and FAQs.
View »
Introduction to Wisconsin Fast Plants® Phenotypes
In this inquiry activity, students investigate phenotypes using Wisconsin Fast Plants® seeds. After the seeds germinate, students identify the phenotypes and the possible associated genotype.
View »
Integrating Engineering into the Science Classroom with Carolina STEM Challenge® Kits
Carolina STEM Challenge® kits can help you integrate engineering principles into your curriculum--in ways that are effective, easy, and fun. Find out how in this white paper.
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Injection Options for Preserved Specimens
We offer many of our preserved specimens with colored latex injections. Use this chart as a guide.
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Dissection Buying Guide
Choosing the right preserved specimen for your classroom can be an overwhelming task, especially if you are new to dissection. That’s why we put together this straightforward buying guide! It includes specimen suggestions based on grade level and specimen complexity, needed dissection and safety supplies, and options for instructional materials.
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Learning Progressions
Lesson Summaries for STC Middle School™
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Fetal Pig Dissection
Pigs are excellent and engaging specimens for studying mammalian anatomy. They exhibit hair, a muscular diaphragm, a 4-chambered heart, and mammary glands.
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Squid Dissection
A squid dissection allows students to examine structural adaptations and observe the relationship between form and function.
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Alpha® III Model Rockets Instructions
Instructions for assembly and use of the Alpha III model rockets.
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Alpha® Model Rockets Instructions
Instructions for assembly and use of the Alpha model rocket.
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Apollo 11 Saturn V Model Rocket Instructions
Instructions for the assembly and use of the Apollo 11 Saturn V model rockets
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Estes Engine Chart
Use this chart to determine the best engine for use with your rocket.
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Firestreak™ SST Rocket Instructions
Instructions for the assembly and use of the Firestreak SST model rockets.
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Saturn V™ 1:200 Scale Rocket Primary Instructions
Primary instructions for the Saturn V 1:200 scale rocket. Also review the supplemental instructions.
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Viking™ Model Rocket Instructions
Instructions for assembly and use of the Viking Model Rocket.
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Wizard™ Model Rocket Instructions
Instructions for assembly and use of the Wizard model rocket.
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Sheep Brain Dissection
Introduce students to the anatomy of a mammalian brain with this activity. Includes a brief survey of the internal and external anatomy of the sheep brain and go-to dissection resources.
View »
Cow Eye Dissection
Explore the internal and external anatomy of the cow eye with this dissection. It can be carried out in one or two class periods and requires basic instruments.
View »
Mammalian Kidney Dissection
This guide provides general instructions for dissecting mammal kidneys and includes recommended resources. Get the details.
View »
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