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Chemistry of Sushi
https://youtu.be/6F_OWtoTTrA This week Reactions is checking out some sushi chemistry. What creates the subtle interplay of flavors in your tuna nigiri? Take a deep dive with us into the science of rice, fish, and seaweed!
Are We Running Out of Helium?
https://youtu.be/h0Vz_AmKCPw Did you realize that just like certain animals here on Earth, there are endangered elements too? For example, we’re constantly losing helium, a gas that defies gravity and escapes our atmosphere into space. This incredible element is in...
Health & Diet Slides from WebMD – submitted by Kris Lee
This source provides useful slides on diets and nutrition. Source: Health & Diet Thanks Kris!
Ten Historic Female Scientists You Should Know – Smithsonian
Before Marie Curie, these women dedicated their lives to science and made significant advances Source: Ten Historic Female Scientists You Should Know
‘You can’t be what you can’t see’: Women in STEM on how to close the gender gap – Globe and Mail
How do you increase the number of women working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics? Toronto-based photographer Natalia Dolan asked female leaders in these fields to weigh in Source: ‘You can’t be what you can’t see’: Women in STEM on how to close the...
Comparative Chromosomes – submitted by Laura Wodlinger
This is a great resource for teaching about chromosomal abnormalities for genetics and evolution at the same time. Students investigate differences between chromosomes (like inversions and deletions) of Humans, Chimps, Gibbons, and Orangutans to determine their...
Robert Myers named as new director of the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics – Physics World
String theorist will take over from cosmologist Neil Turok to become Canadian institute’s third director Source: Robert Myers named as new director of the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics – Physics World
The best screen for every classroom! Try it and love it.
This website provides a screen for teachers to use in their classroom. It includes several tools along the bottom of the screen including: a timer and clock, a random name generator and even a sound level monitor! I think this screen is great for both primary and...
‘Strange place in between’ semi-identical twins — a boy and girl — ID’d in Australia | CBC News
Doctors in Australia have identified twins apparently created from one egg and two sperm, a boy and a girl, the second time such twins have ever been reported. Source: 'Strange place in between' semi-identical twins — a boy and girl — ID'd in Australia | CBC News
Free Posters Celebrating Women Role Models in Science, Technology, and Math – submitted by Sarah Hickey
This website (amightygirl.com) has some really awesome posters available for download that highlight women in science. There were a few that I hadn't heard of! As well, there are suggestions/reviews of books related to science on the website. Eight downloadable...
BETTER LAB REPORTS THROUGH PEER ASSESSMENT USING PEERGRADE.IO – submitted by LAURA WODLINGER
Peergrade.io is a free website that allows teachers to provide a rubric for students to use assess peer assignments. The website allows teachers to see student assignments and the feedback they provide to their peers, while keeping everything anonymous for the...
Gooey Science – Cornstarch – by Steve Spangler
https://youtu.be/oYnYx3GwFG8 Cornstarch is an important ingredient is lots of holiday recipes, but no one likes it more than our science guy Steve Spangler. Roll up your sleeves and grab some towels… it’s going to get messy in our 9NEWS science lab. #Cornstarch #Gooey...