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30 days to go until STAO 2020!
We are closing in on 30 days to go until conference! The Science Teachers’ Association of Ontario is aware many educators have concerns if the Conference will be affected by the current labour dispute in Ontario. The conference will still take place as planned on...
Introduction to Balancing Chemical Equations Video
https://youtu.be/yA3TZJ2em6g How to balance chemical equations. We'll start out with examples that show the concepts behind balancing chemical equations. We will start with a word equation, and then write a chemical equations, and then visualize the atoms and...
How Three Phase Electricity works – The basics explained
https://youtu.be/4oRT7PoXSS0 In this video we learn how three phase electricity works from the basics. The basics of Three phase electricity explained. We start with a simple single phase AC generator and then add in a second and third phase to under stand its working...
Elementary Particles – submitted by Joe Strever
In grade 12 university physics course, elementary particles in quantum theory are mentioned. However, a survey of elementary particles listed on the internet can give the impression that there are fewer particles than are actually required by the Standard Model. There...
Chem Draw Online – submitted by Natalia Arbouzova
ChemDraw is an amazing structure drawing package available online for free. One can draw from scratch using atom, bond, ring and group tools – perfect for students. or one can load a structural formula from the existing list – saves teacher's time. there're also tons...
Sea Monster Fossil Discovery – CBC – submitted by Kris Lee
An iguana-like creature with a needle-sharp snout has been confirmed from a fossilized skeleton as a species of the marine reptile thalattosaur previously unknown to science that roamed the coast of what is now Alaska some 200 million years ago. Click here for the...
Human Circuit – Conductors and Insulators – by Steve Spangler
The Energy Stick makes quite the “buzz” when you’re using it. To the untrained eye, it appears to be a plastic tube with a jumble of wires inside and two silver bands at each end. Well, those silver bands are actually electrodes. All the wires on the inside? They’re a...
Electric Car Model Project – submitted by Joe Strever
This project I have done with grade 8 students but could be also done with other grades. Click here for the complete instructions to build this car. Thanks for sharing this great idea Joe!
Home “Toxic” Home – Student Assignment
Chemical products are useful, but have negative effects on our health and the environment. There are many environmentally friendly alternatives to chemical products that can reduce the exposure of toxins.Our homes and communities are filled with hidden chemical...
Rainbow Eucalyptus: The Most Beautiful Tree in the World – submitted by Kris Lee
Eucalyptus deglupta is commonly known as the Rainbow Eucalyptus because of its unique way of shedding its bark. Once shed, the inner bark that is revealed is bright green, but eventually matures to blue, purple, orange, and eventually maroon. The rainbow eucalyptus...
2020 Weston Youth Innovation Award
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STAO Conference Registration Info and Update
As you are all hopefully aware, the STAO Conference will be taking place on March 26th & 27th at the Delta Dixon Hotel in Toronto. We are incredibly excited about the line-up of Featured Speakers we have in place: Dr. Janette Hughes, Paula Reynolds-Hall, Dr....
