A 1-use kit contains enough consumable materials to teach the unit once to a class of up to 24 students (K–2) or 30 students (3–5). A 3-use kit contain enough consumables (including living materials cards for those kits that have them) to teach the unit to 3 classes of 24 students (K–2) or 30 students (3–5). The number of reusable/non-consumable items does not vary between a 1- and 3-use kit.
To redeem your voucher and request shipment of your materials, follow the steps below. Place your order 10 days prior to when you want to receive it.
1. Go to www.carolina.com/vouchers
2. Enter your shipping information and the redemption code(s) from your voucher(s).
3. Follow the remaining instructions to complete your request.
Your living materials sheets will be in a clear shipping envelope adhered to the side of the green tub of the kit (if new) or the side of a brown Carolina box (if a refurbishment).
Remember to keep the additional sheets/sheet sets if you’ve purchased a 3-use kit or refurbishment.
Living materials sheets have a control number you can use to order. Directions for ordering are on the sheet.
Call customer service at 800.334.5551 with your order number. They will look up the living materials control number for your specific order.
Care guide information for units that have living materials can be found in Appendix D of the teacher’s guide. If you are using the digital teacher’s guide, this information can be found under the Unit Overview Tab → Unit Resources → Teacher Resources → Appendix D: Live Organism Care Guide Downloadable PDF.
Spiral-bound teacher’s guides are found within the green crate that has the item number in this format: XXXXXX-1. Teacher’s guides are typically placed on the floor of the crate to avoid any warping.
Digital resources are accessed using a code sent via email when your kit is shipped. We often send the email to whoever placed the order, usually a purchaser at your school or district. If you cannot find the email, call our customer service team at 800.334.5551.
They will be able to locate the code and help you access your resources. If possible, have the order number or purchase order number available to help them locate your information quickly.
Unit materials that require an SDS are designated in the materials list of the teacher’s guide with a dagger (†).
Chemical components that require SDS information (components designated in the materials list of the teacher’s guide with a dagger (†)) are available at www.carolina.com/SDS.
Read more about professional development opportunities in our professional development brochure. To set up PD, contact your regional sales manager.
View regional sales information and identify your region's sales manager or contact us at curriculum@carolina.com.