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Let’s Talk Science Club, Grades 4-6
STEM Club is a new, no-fee program offered by Let’s Talk Science to support teachers and students during this challenging time. STEM Club is available in English and French. Our goal is to engage students with inspiring role models and hands-on, STEM-based...
Idea for Black History Month and Chinese Heritage Month – submitted by Leila Knetsch
I tried out a quick idea with my Grade 12 Biology class last week and I was so pleased with it I am going to use it Day 1 with my grade 9 Science class and grade 11 U Biology class. February is Black History Month and in TDSB we are also celebrating Chinese Heritage...
Erupting Volcano – SICK Science by Steve Spangler
https://youtu.be/_3QBlGKnPyw Volcanoes have shaped history and science since the dawn of time. From the ultra-destructive Mount Vesuvius to the more recent Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland (good luck pronouncing that one), volcanic eruptions can dramatically alter...
Natural gas vs. methane: How the name influences our view of this fossil fuel – CBC News
Reducing the carbon footprint of homes across Canada is no easy task. We ask what role does home heating play? From individual homeowners, to community-lead change, find out who is taking action and why. Natural gas has been touted as an energy source with lower...
The Dandelion Project – submitted by Leila Knetsch and Victoria Yu
The Dandelion in Hakka culture is a symbol of strength, and perseverance. Dandelions are able to survive in harsh conditions, adapt to new environments, and upon doing so, are able to grow abundantly. In Ontario, there has been 30+ years of data showing a racial...
LeChâtelier’s Principle and the Solubility of Carbon Dioxide – by Flinn Scientific Canada
This colourful teacher demo uses the carbon dioxide and water equilibrium to teach important concepts related to chemical equilibrium. A must addition to the chem teacher's repertoire! Link to the detailed instructions
How Long Will Newton’s Cradle Move in a Vacuum?
https://youtu.be/uWChuDS-CbQ In this video I talk about how a Newton's cradle works and a piece of the explanation that is usually left out. Then I put the Newton's Cradle in the vacuum chamber to test if there is any difference between the cradle in air and a...
En partenariat avec Ingenium: Les ressources des femmes en STIM
Le 11 février 2021 marque la Journée internationale des femmes et des filles de sciences. Selon les Nations Unies : « La science et l'égalité entre les sexes sont indispensables pour réaliser les objectifs de développement durable, notamment le Programme de...
In Partnership with Ingenium: Women in STEM Resources
February 11, 2021 marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. According to the United Nations: “Science and gender equality are both vital for the achievement of the internationally agreed development goals, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable...
How Trees Bend the Laws of Physics – submitted by Leila Knetsch
https://youtu.be/BickMFHAZR0 Trees create immense negative pressures of 10's of atmospheres by evaporating water from nanoscale pores, sucking water up 100m in a state where it should be boiling but can't because the perfect xylem tubes contain no air bubbles, just so...
Pigs, Poverty and Epilepsy: first seminar series of the Winter 2021 The One Health Institute – University of Guelph
Zoom link in text format: https://zoom.us/j/97317463487?pwd=UTdmaWF0a0czVGRQMC9SbWg3dVd6QT09
Decoding Genetics Student Activity – by Flinn Scientific Canada
Knowledge of the structure and function of DNA and RNA is key to an understanding of molecular biology and cellular genetics. The processes of transcribing DNA to create mRNA and translating RNA to produce a sequence of amino acids are fundamental functions of cells....