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Science within Your Reach – submitted by Alcandor Lui
Introduction Like the rest of the Internet, there are always an abundant amount of resources to sift through. The Ontario Science Centre is no better place to find science-focused resources that are bound to be educational for students. The great thing about these...
My invention that made peace with lions – TEd Talks for Kids
In the Maasai community where Richard Turere lives with his family, cattle are all-important. But lion attacks were growing more frequent. In this short, inspiring talk, the young inventor shares the solar-powered solution he designed to safely scare the lions away.
In this challenging time, we know that connecting individuals with meaningful, inspiring content can be difficult. Here at The Prosperity Project, our Modern-Day Rosie the Riveter-Inspired Campaign, along with presenting partner Ontario Power Generation, are...
University of Toronto professor Molly Shoichet wins $1 million Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal
A Toronto chemical engineering professor has won the $1 million Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal, the country's top science prize, for her work designing gels that mimic human tissues. The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) announced...
Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine may be 90% effective, early data suggests – Global News
Pfizer says an early peek at its vaccine data suggests the shots may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19, indicating the company is on track later this month to file an emergency use application with U.S. regulators. Monday’s announcement doesn’t mean a vaccine is...
Sharpie Pen Color Science – Sick Science!
https://youtu.be/9NCqijYpFts Read the full experiment at http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/e... It's a brand new tie dye technique without the mess... and the results are amazing! This experiment combines chemistry and art to create a design that is sure to get lots...
Mantis Shrimp Packs a Punch | Predator in Paradise – National Geographic
https://youtu.be/E0Li1k5hGBE Armed with the most sophisticated vision and fastest strike of any predator on Earth, the mantis shrimp is an unsuspecting threat.
Upcoming STAO Webinars
Hello STAOBlog Community, Our October webinars are in full swing and I wanted to let you know about our jam packed schedule coming up in November! I hope you will join our STAO volunteers and partner organizations for these great learning opportunities that are sure...
Explore the Immune System’s role in defeating Cancer through ‘Jim Allison: Breakthrough’ – submitted by Laura Wodlinger
Film can be a powerful instructional tool in the classroom and Jim Allison: Breakthrough is no exception. Jim Allison: Breakthrough is the astounding, true story of one warm-hearted, stubborn man’s visionary quest to find a cure for cancer. Jim Allison is a name to...
A team of Nigerian Irish teen girls just made an award-winning app for dementia patients – submitted by Gerrie Storr
Margaret Akano, Rachael Akano, and Joy Njekwe are 17, 16, and 17, respectively. Recently, they were crowned champions by Technovation Girls for their app Memory Haven, a tool to help folks with dementia, NPR reports. Technovation Girls is an international competition...
Science Lessons for Remote Learning – submitted by Nathalie Rudner
By coordinating with families and keeping things simple, K–8 teachers can guide students to engage in meaningful science lessons at home. An Edutopia article By Victoria L. May, Maia Elkana October 12, 2020 Kids learn by doing. So what does that mean for science...
Upcoming STAO/APSO Webinars
Hello STAOBlog Community! I wanted to let you know that we are launching a series of webinars this fall to help support our STAO community. Most of the webinars are available only to STAO members, but there are a couple that are open for public registration. As we...
