by Michael Frankfort | Mar 12, 2026 | All Science Teachers, Article, Articles, Coding, Critical Thinking, General Interest, Inquiry, Media Type, Other Topics, Resource Type, Scientific Literacy, Teaching Strategies, Teaching Tools
Celebrating Pi Day: Connecting Math and Science in the Classroom by Michael Frankfort (STAO Blog Contributor & STAO Member & OAME 7-12 Director) Pi Day (March 14) is more than just a date on the calendar or an excuse to enjoy a slice of pie—though we certainly...
by Michael Frankfort | Mar 4, 2026 | All Science Teachers, Article, Articles, Critical Thinking, General Interest, Media Type, Other Topics, Physics, Resource Type, Strands, Teaching Strategies, Teaching Tools, Understanding Earth and Space Systems
Upcoming Celestial Event: Total Lunar Eclipse – March 3, 2026 On the night of March 2 to March 3, 2026, a total lunar eclipse will be visible across Canada. This event offers a unique real-world application for astronomy lessons, though the timing varies significantly...
by Michael Frankfort | Feb 25, 2026 | All Science Teachers, Article, Articles, Blog, General Interest, Media Type, Other Topics, Resource Type, Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration, Scientific Literacy, STEM
Career Showcase – Dr. Pamela Brittain STAO Blog had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Pamela Brittain to discuss her career path throughout her academic studies, her interest in science and mathematics, and the impact of teachers who helped shape her journey....
by Michael Frankfort | Feb 11, 2026 | All Science Teachers, Articles, Blog, Critical Thinking, General Interest, Inquiry, Other Topics, Resource Type, Scientific Literacy, STEM, Teaching Strategies, Teaching Tools
Sharing is Caring: From Classrooms to Conferences Sarah Solter – Intermediate Science Teacher, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board As Li-Shien Lee shared in a previous blog post about the recent STAO conference, this too was my first experience presenting...
by Michael Frankfort | Oct 22, 2025 | All Science Teachers, Articles, Critical Thinking, Environment, General Interest, Other Topics, Resource Type, Scientific Literacy, Strands, Understanding Earth and Space Systems, Understanding Life Systems
Understanding the 2025 Climate Change Education Survey: Canadians Want More from Our Schools Learning for a Sustainable Future (LSF)’s 2025 national survey paints a revealing picture of how Canadians perceive and experience climate change education today. Conducted...
by Michael Frankfort | Sep 10, 2025 | All Science Teachers, Article, Articles, Blog, Critical Thinking, Elementary, General Interest, Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Physics, Grade 6, Grade 9, Inquiry, Media Type, Other Topics, Physics, Postsecondary, Resource Type, Scientific Literacy, Strands, Understanding Earth and Space Systems
Please click HERE for the original article. The Moon is gradually drifting away from Earth at a rate of 3.82 centimeters per year, impacting our planet in subtle but significant ways. This slow separation is causing Earth’s rotation to decelerate, lengthening...
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