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Solar System 101 | National Geographic
https://youtu.be/libKVRa01L8 How many planets are in the solar system? How did it form in the Milky Way galaxy? Learn facts about the solar system’s genesis, plus its planets, moons, and asteroids.
Upcoming Science Webinars For Teachers
Dear STAO/APSO Members,We know that COVID-19 has created a great deal of uncertainty for many. We also know that educators specifically are facing uncertainty around what the next two weeks, and possibly beyond, will look like for them and their classrooms.In light of...
What’s to Do When School Is Out? – submitted by Dave Gervais
On the first day that my two grandchildren (5 and 10 yrs. old) arrived, we went for a nature walk. Equipped with a capture jar, we found a caterpillar egg case (forest tent caterpillars), many Woolly Bear caterpillars and several cocoons from unknown insect species....
At Home Science Resources From Flinn
Flinn Scientific has launched a website with an extensive amount of resources specifically developed to help teachers, students and parents continue their science education journey – even if that learning is taking place outside the classroom or laboratory...
Isaac Newton – discoveries as a result of working from home
Thanks to Chuck Cohen for sharing this cool piece of science trivia.
Indigenous educators volunteer to teach short K-8 lessons online amid school closures -submitted by Malisa Mezenberg
Indigenous educators are volunteering their time to help educate students online as schools in many provinces and territories are closing in efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19. Thanks for sharing Malisa! Click this link for more information...
The Tutoring Blog – submitted by Gerrie Storr
Gerrie's "Tutoring Blog" is a useful collection of resources that she has found useful when working with elementary school age students. These resources may be of particular interest to parents having to home-school their children during the current virus concern....
Corona Virus Summary – by Dave Gervais
As Canadians prepare to adjust to the new reality of travel restrictions, self-imposed isolation and quarantine, many questions concerning the virus known as COVID-19 are sure to arise. In this blog, In this post, I summarize some of the basic biology of the virus....
This Is Why … equestrians trust their lives to physics! – submitted by Joanne O’Meara
It’s ridiculously early on a cold January morning. I’m shuffling my feet to keep warm and to burn off some of my nervous energy. As I hold my breath, my teenage daughter trusts her life to her horse and her training, as they dart around the jumper ring at top speed....
Maple Syrup Inquiry – submitted by Kris Lee
Maple syrup is almost part of our Canadian identity. We love its taste and all of the traditions that go with making it. It is also an important Canadian industry. What would happen if it disappeared or became unaffordable? Climate change is causing different changes...
ChemEd 2021 -University of Guelph
ChemEd is returning to Canada after eight years. The University of Guelph will host the largest North American conference focused on high school and introductory chemistry on July 25–29, 2021. In recent years, the ChemEd series of conferences has drawn 400–700 engaged...
STAO2020 Conference Cancellation
To all of our STAO2020 attendees, It is with deep regret that the Science Teachers’ Association of Ontario (STAO) must announce the cancellation of STAO2020: Looking to the Future that was to take place on March 26 & 27, 2020 at the Delta Hotels Toronto Airport...