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Thinking Critically in Physics Labs – submitted by Joanne O’Meara
This resource is specifically for those teaching physics at the secondary level, there was a recent post from faculty at Cornell University on a complete set of online activities for introductory mechanics as well as introductory electricity & magnetism: Link to...
Discovery of record-breaking black hole collision surprises astronomers – CBC
A team of international astronomers has caught the merger of two black holes of unprecedented masses creating yet another massive black hole — one that astronomers believed existed in theory but that had never been detected. The two caught in the act were roughly 85...
How To Photograph The Northern Lights – The Ultimate Guide (2020) – by Charles Wade
This article provides advice on how to photograph the northern lights step by step, from planning, what equipment to use, and getting all the settings ready. Link to article Thanks for sharing Charles!
Take the Little Inventors challenge during Science Literacy Week
Whether you are back in school or teaching your students at a distance, September is a great time to explore our Ocean resources and take the Mission: Protect our oceans challenge during Science Literacy Week! Running between September 21 to 27, all across...
The AAPT ComPADRE Collections – submitted by Joanne O’Meara
The AAPT ComPADRE Collection is a huge repository of materials (including for K to 12) created by the American Association of Physics Teachers, supported by funds from the NSF. It’s free but you do have to create an account to access the materials Link to site Thanks...
Safety Recommendations for Opening the New School Year – NSTA
This is an excellent summary of best safety practices in the science classroom prepared by the safety experts at NSTA in the United States. Link to Article
Modified Science Cart for the COVID Classroom
In this post, Dave Gervais provides useful tips for modifying a standard science equipment cart for the COVID-19 classroom. Thanks Dave!!!!!!!!! Rationale: In an effort to minimize student-student contact, some schools will have students remain in a classroom, while...
SEEC Format for Online Learning
Rationale: As many high schools will begin September with a hybrid model, students will spend a significant amount of time online. This is an assignment idea that will be appropriate for that mode of learning, with an emphasis on literacy. An exemplar (Cecropia...
Safety for Hands-On Science Home Instruction – from the NSTA
This resource provides practical safety advice and considerations for home-based, hands-on activities, as written by NSTA Chief Safety Blogger Dr. Ken Roy. Introduction With the advance of the COVID-19 pandemic during the latter part of the 2019-2020 academic year,...
Sleep Tight: A Complete Guide to the Impact, Identification, and Treatment of Bed Bugs
In their bid to survive, bed bugs wait until humans and animals are sleeping, then come out to suckle their blood. Like mosquitoes, these pests use an elongated proboscis to pierce the skin and gather their blood meal. They need to feed weekly to grow through the...
Free Webinar: How to Teach Science in a Covid-19 Environment in various Instructional Models in Canada
Flinn has developed a framework from various educational and health authorities that will provide guidance on teaching Science and STEM. WE will explore the following topics during the session: Re-opening Schools During the COVID-19 Pandemic; Considerations for...
Top 10 Accidental Scientific Discoveries
https://youtu.be/LwZML38Mokc The ten most important discoveries that happened by mistake. 10. Pacemaker (1958) http://invention.smithsonian.org/cent... 9. Saccharin (1878) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saccharin 8. Safety Glass (1903)...
