by msander | Jul 8, 2018 | All Science Teachers
In 4 minutes, atmospheric chemist Rachel Pike provides a glimpse of the massive scientific effort behind the bold headlines on climate change, with her team — one of thousands who contributed — taking a risky flight over the rainforest in pursuit of data...
by msander | Jul 6, 2018 | All Science Teachers, Gr 4-6 Science & Tech
If you’ve taken a look at the southeastern sky after midnight recently, you may have noticed what appears to be a red star rising in the east. But that’s no star. It’s Mars — and it is about to get closer to Earth than it has been in a very long...
by msander | Jul 6, 2018 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Scientific Literacy, Teaching Strategies
By Patt Olivieri In this resource, Patt provides an excellent plan for the Grade 6 strand on biodiversity with a major focus on inquiry. Overview: The intention of the following learning experience is to share, facilitate, and develop an understanding of biodiversity...
by msander | Jul 5, 2018 | Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry, Gr. 11-12 Physics
An airbag can save your life, but if improperly manufactured, it could mean your death. At least five people have died after airbags made by Japanese company Takata exploded during deployment in crashes, bombarding passengers with sharp metal fragments. Now more than...
by cbrookallred | Jul 4, 2018 | Gr. 11-12 Biology, Safety
Curriculum Connection: High-school Biology I was preparing Sudan IV for a nutrient lab for grade 11 SBI3C biology. In order to use the chemical as an indicator for fats and oils, I needed to mix the Sudan IV powder with ethanol. I followed proper safety precautions...
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