by cbrookallred | Dec 4, 2014 | Gr 9-10 Science
Practicing Bohr-Rutherford diagrams can be a “bohring” and repetitive activity, but interpretive dance can shake things up. Let’s get students out of their desks and working as collaborative teams to share knowledge and create success criteria. Materials 3 ropes...
by msander | Dec 4, 2014 | Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
In this episode, Adam and Jamie conduct a controlled experiment to determine the cause of the rapid production of carbon dioxide gas that occurs when Mentos mints are added to a carbonated...
by msander | Dec 4, 2014 | Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry, Teaching Strategies
Here’s a fun collection of chemistry jokes to liven up your class when it gets a little Bohring. But then again, Chemistry is Ne V Er Bohring. (sorry – I couldn’t resist.) Got a fun science joke ? Share it using the comment button...
by msander | Dec 1, 2014 | Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
In this teacher demo, Mentos mints are used to unleash the dissolved carbon dioxide in a 2 L bottle of carbonated pop, producing a 2-3 m fountain. Materials Plastic Apron Eye protection Package of Mentos mints 2 L bottle of diet carbonated pop Large test tube (the...
by msander | Dec 1, 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...
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