by msander | Oct 13, 2014 | Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
This discrepant event is based on the surface tension of water. Students predict the number of pennies that can fit into a wine glass filled almost to the brim with water and then have their prediction tested. Part 1. Teacher Demonstration. Materials: wine glass...
by msander | Oct 13, 2014 | All Science Teachers, Gr. 11-12 Biology, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
Nobel Prize In Chemistry Rewards Thinking Very, Very Small The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2014 was awarded jointly to Eric Betzig, Stefan W. Hell and William E. Moerner “for the development of super-resolved fluorescence microscopy”. via ScienceDaily:...
by msander | Oct 13, 2014 | All Science Teachers, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Physics
“This year’s prize is about light.” Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Permanent Secretary Staffan Normark. “The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has decided to award the 2014 Nobel Prize in Physics to Professor Isamu Akasaki at Meijo University, Nagoya, and Nagoya...
by msander | Oct 3, 2014 | All Science Teachers
STAOblog – the place for Ontario teachers to share best practices in Grades 1-8 Science and Technology Grades 9-12 Science What to expect? Five new innovative posts each week High quality content vetted by STAO curriculum experts Perfect alignment to the Ontario...
by msander | Oct 3, 2014 | All Science Teachers
Whether you are a veteran or a newbie teacher, attending the STA02014 conference will undoubtedly be the highlight of your professional learning year. It will inspire you to transform thinking and learning practices in the classroom. This year, the emphasis is on...
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