Summer 2003

Ready for No Surprises?
Most people like surprises—a surprise party or a surprise gift. But surprises in the classroom may not be so welcome. Have you ever taught an STC® or STC/MS™ activity expecting one set of results, but students wound up with something completely different? If so, the problem may have been caused by inferior refurbishment equipment or materials purchased from a company other than Carolina.

Sure, it’s tempting to replenish your kits with materials from other sources to save money. However, purchasing something that costs a little less now may cost you more in the long run—not only in dollars, but also in time and assurance.

If there's a problem with kit materials you ordered from another company, product support may not be available. If you choose Carolina from the start, you’ll place your order just once, saving time and frustration.

At first glance, products from a source other than Carolina Biological Supply Company may not seem too different. However, only STC® and STC/MS™ hands-on curriculum products have been tested by the National Science Resources Center (NSRC) for classroom effectiveness and quality. And only Carolina’s STC® and STC/MS™ kits are backed by the Carolina Pledge: All Carolina products are unconditionally guaranteed, 100%! We cannot guarantee inferior products from other science education suppliers.

When you begin science class, expect no surprises. Use Carolina’s NSRC-approved STC® and STC/MS™ materials.