Solving a Climate Puzzle, One Tree Ring at a Time

Solving a Climate Puzzle, One Tree Ring at a Time

Submitted by Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76 Christopher Daley/500px via Getty Images A natural archive reveals how Canada’s arctic climate has changed over the past 1,000 years See Patricia Lonergan’s articles here Click HERE for a link to the full article. Anyone...
“Chewing on Change: The Tales Teeth Tell Us”

“Chewing on Change: The Tales Teeth Tell Us”

Submitted by Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76 Click HERE for a link to the full article. February 22, 2023 “Chewing on Change: The Tales Teeth Tell Us” Wombat-like animals the size of a rhinoceros. Dire wolves. Sabertooth cats. Giant kangaroos. These were just some of the...
Does It Fart?

Does It Fart?

Submitted by Claire Zuliani @MsZuliani & Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76 THE SCIENCE OF PASSING GAS Here is another entry in our ‘special’ informational series where STAO will be discussing the science behind flatulence. Does it fart? Scientists want to know which...
Why Does Kale Make You Gassy? (HowStuffWorks)

Why Does Kale Make You Gassy? (HowStuffWorks)

Submitted by Claire Zuliani & Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76   Why Does Kale Make You Gassy? (HowStuffWorks) By: Laurie L. Dove  |  Updated: Feb 18, 2021 For link to full article click HERE Kale has become the little black dress of the culinary world: chic,...
Experience Sustainability

Experience Sustainability

Submitted & Written by Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76 Elementary Teacher, York Region District School Board, STAO Blog Contributor, Sci-Fi Geek This past spring, I had the opportunity to present a webinar for the Ontario Teachers’ Federation called...
Best Time of Day to take an Exam

Best Time of Day to take an Exam

Scientists Reveal The Best Time Of Day To Take An Exam Submitted by Michael Frankfort, Co-Chair of STAO Elementary Curriculum Committee By Carolyn Gregoire Feb. 22, 2016 – Full Article Link HERE Every hour after 8 a.m. that an exam is taken is equivalent to 10...
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