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A naturalized yard: making a difference – submitted by Dave Gervais
This is a picture of my front lawn. You might see a decided absence of grass. When I first moved here, it took me almost 2 hours to cut the grass in the front and back yard. At my wife’s urging she suggested that we plant trees to make the busy road in front of our...
Videoconferencing to Connect Students With Science & STEM Experts | STAO Connex by Julie Vander Meij
Technology Focus: Videoconferencing allows you to connect your class live to a guest speaker, to learn from them, and ask them questions. This is enabled through online tools such as Virtual Researcher on Call, Google Hangouts and Skype. Description: ...
How do viruses jump from animals to humans? – TED Ed
Discover the science of how viruses can jump from one species to another and the deadly epidemics that can result from these pathogens.
? Experiment of The Week – Homemade Projector by Steve Spangler
If you’ve watched videos on a smartphone, then you know it can be tough to truly enjoy a show on such a small screen. For those who are in the mood to do something creative, you can make your own projector. All you need is a cardboard box, a smart phone with videos,...
Eyes to the sky for one of the best meteor showers of the year, the Perseids | CBC News
The Perseid meteor shower, which can produce upwards of 100 meteors per hour in a dark-sky location, is happening now. Here's what you need to know. Source: Eyes to the sky for one of the best meteor showers of the year, the Perseids | CBC News
The Leakproof Bag | Experiments | Steve Spangler Science
Who would have ever thought that a plastic bag, some water, and a few pencils would have adults screaming with fear? Learn how to poke holes in a plastic bag filled with water without spilling a drop. Well, that’s the theory you’re going to test... and it’s wise to...
SPF Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means – YouTube
SPF seems pretty simple. Find a high number, rub some on your nose, and you're ready for some sunshine. Unfortunately the science behind it is a little more complicated. Hosted by: Michael Aranda SciShow has a spinoff podcast! It's called SciShow Tangents. Check it...
Canadian high school science courses behind on climate change, says UBC study – The Globe and Mail
In general, the study found that Canadian curricula does not cover the scientific consensus behind climate change, its impacts or solutions Source: Canadian high school science courses behind on climate change, says UBC study - The Globe and Mail
Diving Ketchup | Experiments | Steve Spangler Science
Did you know that you can cause a packet of ketchup to rise and fall on command in a bottle of water? People might even think that you have the ability to move objects with your mind! The truth is that you don’t have the gift of telekinesis. You actually just know a...
Moon Landing 50th: CBC News takes you inside the landmark mission and its impact | CBC News
Fifty years ago, the Apollo 11 mission took humans to the moon, capturing imaginations worldwide and sparking a new era of discovery. CBC News is looking back this week at the landmark mission, considering its impact on the world today and exploring Canada's role in...
Remembering Kennedy’s bold call to go to the moon – The Globe and Mail
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy declared, "We choose to go to the moon." Just seven years later, the first steps were taken on the lunar surface by Apollo astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. Source: Remembering Kennedy's bold call to go to the moon - The...
Where Do Trees Get Their Mass? – Veritassium
Trees can weigh hundreds or even thousands of tons, but where do they get this mass from? A few common answers are: the soil, water, and sunlight. But the truth is the vast majority of a dry tree's mass comes from the air - it originated as carbon dioxide