SciNews –  Nov 27, 2014

SciNews – Nov 27, 2014

This regular feature of STAOblog brings you a sampling of the latest science news that would be of particular interest to your students.  Incorporate these stories into your lesson.  Or, use them as a “cool attention-grabber” at the start of class.  Above...
Poppin’ Pine Cones

Poppin’ Pine Cones

Grade 3: Life Systems Contributed by: Ellen Webb On a hot summer day, take students for a walk near coniferous trees.  If you are in luck, you may hear the snapping sound of the cones popping open naturally to release the seeds.  Pinecone seeds must be released from...
Protein Synthesis Game

Protein Synthesis Game

>>> By Kayla Mazzolin. This game is great to use as a review tool for students enrolled in SBI 4U. It applies to the Protein Synthesis chapter of the Molecular Genetics unit and addresses expectations D2.1, D2.4, D3.2 and D3.3. Curriculum Connection: Grade 12...
SciNews –  Nov 24, 2014

SciNews – Nov 24, 2014

This regular feature of STAOblog brings you a sampling of the latest science news that would be of particular interest to your students.  Incorporate these stories into your lesson.  Or, use them as a “cool attention-grabber” at the start of class.  Above...
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