by cbrookallred | Nov 17, 2014 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science
By>>> Canadian Wildlife Federation. Guess what? Your schoolyard is an ecosystem, too. It’s a great place for play at recess, but it can be much more than that. It’s a perfect spot to practise sustainable development. Why not use it to create an...
by msander | Nov 13, 2014 | All Science Teachers
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...
by msander | Nov 13, 2014 | All Science Teachers
@bpcaverhill, @albertfong, @carolynhlgt, @kristianlevey, @megomam, @dmelegos, @MahfuzaLRahman, @staopres, @htheijsmeijer, @staoapso, @staoconference invite you to a TweetUp on Thursday and Friday from 3:00 to 3:30 pm in the Exhibit Hall foyer. This is an opportunity...
by msander | Nov 13, 2014 | Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry, Gr. 11-12 Physics
As Carl Sagan famously said, “We are made of star stuff.” Whoa. It’s a mind-boggling thought, but what exactly did he mean? Check out the video to find out… Thanks to the American Association of Chemistry Teachers for making this video...
by msander | Nov 13, 2014 | Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry, Safety
Elephant Toothpaste is a popular demonstration to introduce the concept of decomposition reactions. The chemical reaction involved is the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide into oxygen gas and water. The reaction is very slow at room temperature....
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