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Forests Ontario – Envirothon
Blog submitted by Michael Frankfort, co-chair of STAO's Elementary Curriculum Committee STAO’s Elementary Curriculum Committee has previously highlighted some great work and resources from Forests Ontario. In this blog, we share another project of theirs that is...
Galaxy Collision Creates “Space Triangle” in New Hubble Image – video
Galaxy Collision Creates “Space Triangle” in New Hubble Image - submitted by Kris Lee A spectacular head-on collision between two galaxies fueled an unusual triangular-shaped star-birthing frenzy, as captured in a new image from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. The...
Octopuses are using human garbage as shelter, camouflage and more – CBC article
Octopuses are using human garbage as shelter, camouflage and more, study finds - submitted by Kris Lee A new study suggests it's becoming increasingly common for octopuses to use bottles, cans and other human trash to shelter themselves, camouflage their dens and even...
March Break Masterminds (Grades 1-12) – Royal City Science
March Break Masterminds (Grades 1-12) - Royal City Science - submitted by Joanne O'Meara The volunteer team at Royal City Science is putting together an event we’re calling March Break Masterminds for Grades 1 to 12 students. We will be running daily science-themed...
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
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...