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Canada warming at twice the global rate, leaked report finds | CBC News
A leaked copy of a government report on climate change says that since 1948, Canada's annual average temperature over land has warmed 1.7 C, with higher rates seen in the North, the Prairies and northern British Columbia. Source: Canada warming at twice the global...
Grit: The power of passion and perseverance – TED Talk
Leaving a high-flying job in consulting, Angela Lee Duckworth took a job teaching math to seventh graders in a New York public school. She quickly realized that IQ wasn't the only thing separating the successful students from those who struggled. Here, she explains...
‘We come from the stars’: How Indigenous peoples are taking back astronomy | CBC News
Some people fear that much of the Indigenous contribution to astronomy has been lost, but it's seeing a resurgence. Source: 'We come from the stars': How Indigenous peoples are taking back astronomy | CBC News
How to track your carbon footprint | CBC News
In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at the pros and cons of nuclear power and what you can do to make better sustainable living choices. Source: How to track your carbon footprint | CBC News
Responding to Chemical Spills – by Flinn Scientific Canada
Introduction No matter what precautions are taken, sooner or later an accidental chemical spill is likely to occur in your laboratory. A responsible science teacher will take steps to prevent spills, make sure proper safety equipment is available to contain and...
IT’S A MINECRAFT PARTY: USING MINECRAFT IN A SCIENCE CLASSROOM – by Jonathan So
This resource was created to demonstrate an effective use of integrating technology in a Science classroom. This particular resource is about using Minecraft in the classroom and implementing gaming as a fun and engaging way to consolidate science concepts. There is...
Why Is The Measles Virus So Contagious?
https://youtu.be/hduTH7yNG9s You might be surprised to hear that measles is 10 times more contagious than Ebola or the plague. How do epidemiologists quantify a disease's catchiness? Hosted by: Stefan Chin SciShow has a spinoff podcast! It's called SciShow Tangents....
Indigenous Peoples’ Curriculum Resources – a new STAO Publication
The Science Teachers’ Association of Ontario (STAO) has created additional curriculum resources on ways of incorporating Indigenous Knowledge into the science and technology and science curriculum. These resources involve Indigenous Peoples, their ancient...
Evidence of powerful 2,600-year-old solar storm found in Greenland ice | CBC News
Scientists have found evidence of a major solar storm that struck Earth more than 2,600 years ago — a finding they say holds relevance today, given how vulnerable some of our modern technology can be to the sun's activity. Source: Evidence of powerful 2,600-year-old...
USING THE ZING STIKBOT APP (STIKBOT STUDIO) TO CREATE SHORT FILMS ABOUT THE HUMAN IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT – by Sofia Saleem
In this activity, students will utilize the StikBot App (Stikbot Studio), an application easily downloadable on Apple and Android products (e.g. Ipads, Iphones, Tablets, etc.) to produce short films using stop motion animation as a form of storytelling in the Grade 7...
Why Dog Food STINKS!
https://youtu.be/_UJWctZyguY Have you ever thought about how strange it is that dogs eat these dry, weird smelling bits of food for their entire lives and never get sick of them? This truly is a scientific puzzle and there are many different types of dog food formulas...
Playing with Fire: Chemical Safety Expertise Required – submitted by Milan Sanader
This recent article from the Journal of Chemical Education is an excellent overview of accidents that have happened involving flammable liquids. The authors report 164 children and educators have been injured over a 20 year period. The article also provides useful...