In this inquiry activity, students will explore energy and resource conservation. They will conduct an experiment exploring how changing one habit will reduce the use of energy or resources in their home or classroom. They will also look at leisure time activities and Rube Goldberg machines, and design an invention which transforms energy in numerous ways.
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SPH4U - CONSERVATION OF MOMENTUM AND ENERGY
Categories: Lab/Student Activity, Lesson Plan
Use a discrepant event to get students to think critically and use their inquiry skills to develop a step by step procudure and analysis to explain it. Communication, collaboration and cooperation... read more
ARE NET-ZERO BUILDINGS POSSIBLE? (SVN3E)
Categories: Lab/Student Activity, Unit Plan
This learning experience can be used as a culminating activity (in lieu of a final exam) or as a project that covers a number of strands. In an attempt to find out if it is possible to build a... read more
Scratch in Space - Presented in Partnership with Western University
Categories: Lab/Student Activity
In this webinar, teachers received a hands-on introduction to coding through the Scratch platform in addition to a fun space-related lesson! Learn how to bring the solar system to life in your... read more