by msander | Dec 11, 2014 | Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry, Gr. 11-12 Physics
Watch Derek Muller of Veritassium explain the science behind the demonstration known as Kelvin’s Thunderstorm. It may not be a practical way of generating electricity but the science is very...
by msander | Dec 11, 2014 | Gr 1-3 Science & Tech, Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
BY SHARON OOSTHOEK, MARCH 14, 2013 White spruce grow across northern North America, from Alaska to Labrador. As Arctic temperatures rise, spruce are spreading even farther north. Even if trees cannot walk, they are still on the move. In parts of the Arctic, entire...
by msander | Dec 4, 2014 | Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
In this episode, Adam and Jamie conduct a controlled experiment to determine the cause of the rapid production of carbon dioxide gas that occurs when Mentos mints are added to a carbonated...
by msander | Dec 4, 2014 | Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry, Teaching Strategies
Here’s a fun collection of chemistry jokes to liven up your class when it gets a little Bohring. But then again, Chemistry is Ne V Er Bohring. (sorry – I couldn’t resist.) Got a fun science joke ? Share it using the comment button...
by msander | Dec 1, 2014 | Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
In this teacher demo, Mentos mints are used to unleash the dissolved carbon dioxide in a 2 L bottle of carbonated pop, producing a 2-3 m fountain. Materials Plastic Apron Eye protection Package of Mentos mints 2 L bottle of diet carbonated pop Large test tube (the...
by msander | Dec 1, 2014 | All Science Teachers, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry, Teaching Strategies
It took a life-threatening condition to jolt chemistry teacher Ramsey Musallam out of ten years of “pseudo-teaching” to understand the true role of the educator: to cultivate curiosity. In a fun and personal talk, Musallam gives 3 rules to spark...
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