by msander | Mar 17, 2018 | All Science Teachers
Scientists were initially perplexed by a mysterious purple light that seemed somehow linked to the northern lights. But with the help of some Canadian aurora watchers, scientists now have a better understanding of the phenomenon the hobbyists named Steve. Source:...
by msander | Mar 15, 2018 | Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
If you ever find a “gold” penny in your pocket of change, don’t quit your day job. It’s either the work of a Leprechaun or a classroom of young alchemists who are practicing their metal changing skills. Steve Spangler has two young alchemist in...
by msander | Mar 15, 2018 | Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology
Introduction Watch as chlorophyll transforms from an intense green to a bright red colour as UV light is absorbed and photons are emitted from the solution. Discussion Chlorophyll is the green pigment essential for photosynthesis. It is found in all plants and readily...
by msander | Mar 14, 2018 | All Science Teachers
Peter Trueb calculated pi to 22.4 trillion digits Source: Today Is Pi Day 2018. Here’s What You Need to Know
by msander | Mar 14, 2018 | All Science Teachers
Physicist and best-selling author of A Brief History of Time captured the public imagination with his brilliant mind and his determination to live despite ALS Source: Stephen Hawking, 76, was likely the world’s most famous scientist since Einstein
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