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NASA Science – Mars Exploration Program
Submitted by Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76 MISSION STATEMENT The goal of the Mars Exploration Program is to explore Mars and to provide a continuous flow of scientific information and discovery through a carefully selected series of robotic orbiters, landers and mobile...
Project Learning Tree – Seeking Teachers Grades 7-12
Submitted by Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76 Project Learning Tree Canada is developing a new curriculum resource, with eight activities focused on Climate Change and Forests and are looking for educators to pilot test them. This new resource is being developed through...
Seneca College – Executive Certificate in Science Communication
Submitted by Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76 Seneca College first postsecondary institution in Ontario to offer Executive Certificate in Science Communication A new program at Seneca will equip scientists and science professionals in leadership roles with the...
Great Lakes Program / Le Programme des Grands Lacs
Submitted by Co-Chairs of STAO Elementary Curriculum Committee Michael Frankfort & Samantha Hendricks The Great Lakes Program (GLP) is accepting bookings for the 2022-23 school year!...
The Coleopterists Society Youth Incentive Award Program 2022
Submitted by Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76 The Coleopterists Society Youth Incentive Award Program 2022 From David G. Furth, Ph.D., Chair of The Coleopterists Society Youth Incentive Award Committee The Coleopterists Society, an international organization of...
EcoSpark Pollinator Surveys & Caterpillars Count
Submitted by Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76 Pollinator Surveys and Caterpillars Count Saturday, 13 August 2022 from 10:00 AM (EDT) to 12:00 PM (EDT) Brookbanks Park, meeting location detailed in event description 75 Brookbanks Dr, Toronto, ON M3A 2T5 Register HERE...
Food Literacy Project – Review Project Advisor
Submitted by Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76 Food Literacy Project - Review Project Advisor Sustain Ontario has been funded by the Ministry of Education to develop professional development (PD) supports for teachers to help them conceptualize and teach the new food...
Climate Change Causes Extreme Weather Events: Yes, No, or Wrong Question?
Submitted by Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76 Climate Change Causes Extreme Weather Events: Yes, No, or Wrong Question? By Ann Reid, Executive Director, National Center for Science Education Posted on 2022-07-25 - National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) Please click...
EcoSpark Biodiversity & Community Science Digital Mapping
Submitted by Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76 Biodiversity and Community Science Digital Mapping Location: Brookbanks Park - 75 Brookbanks Dr, North York, ON M3A 2T5 - July 30 @ 10:00 AM Register HERE Biodiversity and Community Science Digital Mapping This is a free...
EcoSpark Moth Watching
Submitted by Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76 EcoSpark Moth Watching Wednesday, 27 July 2022 from 8:30 PM (EDT) to 9:30 PM (EDT) Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie St., Suite 174 (Meet at the playground.), Toronto, ON M6G 4C7 Register HERE EcoSpark encourages everyone...
Experience Sustainability
Submitted & Written by Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76 Elementary Teacher, York Region District School Board, STAO Blog Contributor, Sci-Fi Geek This past spring, I had the opportunity to present a webinar for the Ontario Teachers' Federation called 'Building Nature...
Skills Ontario – Summer Camp Staff
Submitted by Michael Frankfort, Co-Chair of STAO Elementary Curriculum Committee SKILLS ONTARIO - SUMMER CAMP STAFF APPLY HERE Looking for a rewarding career promoting the skilled trades and technologies to Ontario's youth? We're looking for collaborative leaders with...