by msander | Oct 8, 2017 | Gr 1-3 Science & Tech, Gr 4-6 Science & Tech
Grade 3 students were introduced to simple tools and design strategies before diving into a trans-disciplinary project (Science & Technology, Social Studies, Mathamatics, Language and The Arts). The culminating activity was to design and build a new landmark for a...
by msander | Oct 5, 2017 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology, Gr. 11-12 Physics
New research shows chameleons actively tune nano-crystals to change their color. For a 10-day free trial, check out http://lynda.com/veritasium Chameleon research in Nature Communications: http://bit.ly/1FacHO2 “Photonic Crystals Cause Active Colour Change in...
by msander | Oct 5, 2017 | Gr 9-10 Science
This activity was a problem-based learning project where students choose cases for context, determined the problem, researched and then shared or presented their learning to the class. Their projects included: sharing their learning about specific cell specialization...
by msander | Oct 5, 2017 | Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology
It’s a common misconception that stomach ulcers are caused by emotional upset, psychological distress, or spicy food. Yet no convincing study has ever demonstrated that these factors directly cause ulcer disease. So what does cause stomach ulcers? Rusha Modi explains...
by msander | Oct 5, 2017 | Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science
Our science guy Steve Spangler brought in extra help today to set-up today’s experiments with soda, bowling balls and lots of water. Grab the kids… call the neighbors… this edition of Spangler Science might be messy! Contact Steve Spangler at steve@stevespangler.com...
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