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...
by msander | Nov 20, 2017 | Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Physics
Can throwing a penny off of the top of the Empire State Building lead to a murder charge, and what is surprisingly more deadly? About Debunked: We love making these videos but can only work on them around our regular jobs so if you would like to support us and help us...
by cbrookallred | Nov 19, 2017 | All Science Teachers, Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr. 11-12 Physics
So, you’re waiting for your dinner to arrive and you’re bored out of your mind. There’s nothing to read… the conversation is slim to none… and you’ve already counted all of the sugar packets. Hmmm? There’s a straw… and...
by msander | Nov 6, 2017 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry, Gr. 11-12 Physics
To do so will require a purpose-built space telescope and a parasol the size of a baseball diamond. Learn more:...
Recent Comments