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The Science Teachers’ Association of Ontario welcomes a new curriculum with emphasis on STEM
TORONTO—The Science Teachers’Association of Ontario (STAO) welcomes the announcement of the release of the new elementary science and technology curriculum by the Ontario Ministry of Education. The changes update the curriculum expectations for Ontario students from...
Women in Science who changed the world!
Rosalind Franklin, Marie Curie, Caroline Herschel… These are just a few examples of female scientists who have made world-changing discoveries. Watch the video to hear their extraordinary stories.
International Women’s Day – resources
Here are the guides you may be interested in sharing during the International Women's Day (March 8): Guide for Women in Computer Science: History, Roles, and Resources Resources https://online.maryville.edu/blog/women-in-computer-science How Women in Engineering...
Brain scan of dying man suggests life may really flash before our eyes – CTV News
Brain scan of dying man suggests life may really flash before our eyes - submitted by Kris Lee Click on text below to read the rest of the article: A new study that examined the brain activity of an 87-year-old man who died from heart attack in hospital found...
Huge flying reptile sets Jurassic record – CBC article
Huge flying reptile sets Jurassic record - submitted by Kris Lee Click on subtitle below to read the rest of the article Isle of Skye discovery is largest flying creature known from Jurassic Period or earlier
Crater Lake National Park
Submitted by Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76 Please click these two links to be directed to the websites for more information Crater Lake - National Park Service Crater Lake - National Park Foundation Deep Water in a Sleeping Volcano Crater Lake inspires...
Researchers find potential to create universal type O blood organs for transplants – CTVNews article
Researchers find potential to create universal type O blood organs for transplants - submitted by Kris Lee The Canadian PressStaff Published Wednesday, February 16, 2022 2:43PM EST Elizabeth Ostrander spent two years on an organ transplant wait list, worrying about...
Women In STEM – Ingenium Canada
Women In STEM - Ingenium Canada Submitted by Samantha Hendricks, Co-Chair of the STAO Elementary Curriculum Committee Introduction Attention Educators! Do you want to encourage your students to learn more about the accomplishments of women worldwide, in particular...
Forests Ontario – Teaching with Trees: FREE Virtual Educator Training Workshop
Forests Ontario - Teaching with Trees FREE Virtual Workshop Submitted by Alcandor Lui, Member of STAO Elementary Curriculum Committee To all educators looking to incorporate trees and forests into your teaching practice, registration is now open for the Teaching with...
(Mostly) Anonymous Questions
(Mostly) Anonymous Questions By Julie Vander Meij and Tasha Richardson Students’ questions are a vital part of our teaching practice. Students’ questions help teachers know how students are connecting to the material, how students are feeling in class, and what...
Dogs unleash science facts with their own ‘pawdcast’ – CBC News article
Dogs unleash science facts with their own 'pawdcast' - submitted by Kris Lee Click on the subtitle to read the CBC article: Alberta's Bunsen and BEAKER deliver a combination of smiles and science on social media CBC News · Posted: Dec 31, 2021 2:00 AM MT | Last...
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion conversation – postponed to Feb 17
Hello! You are warmly invited to a follow-up conversation about STAO’s recently released diversity, equity and inclusion statement. https://stao.ca/mission-vision-values/ Join us on Thursday February 17 from 7:30 to 8:30 to discuss how the statement came to be, ask...