by msander | Apr 9, 2017 | All Science Teachers
Intro The Council of Directors of Education (CODE) is conducting a research project called “Science and Innovation in Ontario Schools” on behalf of the Ministry of Education. Purpose A key component of this project is the identification and collection of...
by msander | Apr 9, 2017 | Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
Pasta noodles contain only three ingredients: eggs, water and flour. But how can you achieve a tasty result every time? Cooking pasta chemically changes how the proteins and starches interact, making the noodles sticky and springy. Therefore, what you do — or don’t do...
by msander | Apr 9, 2017 | All Science Teachers, Safety
This article by James Kaufman, of the Laboratory Safety Institute (LSI) provides an interesting summary of the myths and facts regarding contact lens safety in the lab. This article is provided with permission of LSI and was originally published in their Winter...
by msander | Apr 9, 2017 | Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
In this experiment, students use the gas laws to experimentally determine the molar mass of butane, courtesy of Flinn Scientific Canada for the classroom-ready handout. Molar mass of butane experiment handout – Click here to download
by msander | Apr 5, 2017 | Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry, Gr. 11-12 Physics
Did you know that gold is extraterrestrial? Instead of arising from our planet’s rocky crust, it was actually cooked up in space and is present on Earth because of cataclysmic stellar explosions called supernovae. CERN Scientist David Lunney outlines the incredible...
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