by msander | Dec 14, 2017 | Gr. 11-12 Physics
Introduction The collision of objects is a great way to demonstrate the conservation of momentum. Engage students by having them drop and collide toy balls of different mass and size. The results may be surprising! This inquiry-based activity will really get your...
by msander | Dec 13, 2017 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry, Gr. 11-12 Physics
Pipes can freeze in the winter, but you never hear about fire hydrants freezing. What makes them safe from the cold temperatures in winter time? SciShow Finds: https://scishowfinds.com/ Click here to go to the source for more...
by msander | Dec 11, 2017 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Physics
It’s the final — and some might say the best — meteor shower of the year: the Geminids. Here’s what to expect. Go to the CBC source article for more info: Source: How to watch the Geminid meteor shower
by msander | Dec 10, 2017 | Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry, Gr. 11-12 Physics
Every year, the world uses 35 billion barrels of oil. This massive scale of fossil fuel dependence pollutes the earth, and it won’t last forever. On the other hand, we have abundant sun, water and wind, which are all renewable energy sources. So why don’t we exchange...
by msander | Dec 6, 2017 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Physics
Canadian astronomers have not only discovered that a world orbiting a star 111 light years away could be a “super-Earth,” they’ve also discovered a new exoplanet in the same solar system. Source: Astronomers spot potential...
by msander | Dec 4, 2017 | Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry, Gr. 11-12 Physics
Where do glaciers and icebergs get their beautiful blue color? This unique blue might be nature’s most brilliant, and the color arises in a very special way thanks to some surprising interactions between light and water molecules. Who knew physics could be so...
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