by msander | Feb 6, 2017 | Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
Reactions is joining PBS Digital Studios! Woohoo! To celebrate, we’re doing a deep dive on the surprisingly complex and beautiful chemistry behind our favorite morning beverage: coffee. The chemistry of the universe is, in a way, in your morning cup of coffee —...
by msander | Feb 6, 2017 | All Science Teachers
Material could be used for wearable prosthetics, “exoskeletons”. Learn more: http://scim.ag/2j5uanU ...
by msander | Feb 6, 2017 | Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry, Safety
Borax Advisory Update Health Canada Health Canada issued an advisory this past summer, suggesting that exposure to boron substances be reduced as much as possible from all sources. They identified boron substances as a developmental and reproductive health risk. They...
by cbrookallred | Feb 5, 2017 | All Science Teachers
Human presence seen in Arctic plant life; human organs grown in pigs; solar wind carries oxygen to moon; CO2 could shut down major ocean current; Doomsday Clock closest to midnight in 64 years; Curiosity rover prepared to test for signs of martian life; 72 on...
by cbrookallred | Feb 2, 2017 | Gr 9-10 Science
This activity demonstrates the use of carbon by an aquatic plant. The process of photosynthesis can be represented by the reaction: CO2 + H20 + light → C6H12O6 + O2. There are two distinct steps: the light dependent reactions (involving H20) and the light independent...
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