by msander | Feb 19, 2015 | All Science Teachers
Beaver teeth, the hazard of soft drinks, black holes, smart windows and a Mars mystery – everything you need to get your students excited about science. SciNews is an eclectic mix of current science news stories with strong ties to the curriculum. SciNews is...
by cbrookallred | Feb 19, 2015 | Safety
The STAO Safety Committee frequently responds to questions that Ontario teachers pose regarding safety in their science facilities. Here is a sample: Question Are ductless fume hoods a good alternative to traditional fume hoods? Since the summer, we’ve been taking an...
by msander | Feb 19, 2015 | Gr 9-10 Science
An excellent water resource in both English and French has just been made available through Polaris Institute. It specifically addresses Grade 9 science, Grade 9 geography and Grade 10 civics curriculum expectations, but can be used for interactive activities across...
by msander | Feb 16, 2015 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology
You might have plans to cuddle up with your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day, but it’s probably safe to say they won’t include twisting around each other while hanging upside down from a strand of mucus. Yeah, so that mucus practice is a mating habit of the leopard...
by msander | Feb 16, 2015 | All Science Teachers
Ice Man’s tatoos, why cold makes you pee, gold in sewage, electricity from garbage and comets – all the important things that your students want to know about. This eclectic collection of science news stories is brought to you by STAOBlog. SciNews is...
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