by msander | Jan 6, 2019 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry, Gr. 11-12 Physics
When charge moves, we call it electric current, but the word current is usually reserved for things like water flows. Does electric current really work like that? Electrons are quantum particles, so we have to be careful....
by msander | Dec 31, 2018 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science
When it comes to space, 2018 was a pretty exciting year: SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy launched successfully, InSight landed on Mars and Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques arrived on the International Space Station. The year ahead looks to be no less exciting. Source:...
by msander | Dec 24, 2018 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science
It is one of the most admired planets in our solar system: Saturn. But a new study suggests that the ringed beauty will lose its most stunning feature. Source: Saturn’s iconic rings are disappearing | CBC News
by msander | Dec 4, 2018 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr. 11-12 Physics
The link below takes you to two very useful demonstrations to illustrate Inertial which follow the Predict, Explain, Observe, Explain (PEOE) format. It is suggested that both demos are performed before introducing Newton’s First Law of motion. Inertia PEOE by Michael...
by msander | Dec 3, 2018 | All Science Teachers, Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science
Canadian David Saint-Jacques made his maiden voyage into space, joining Russian and American teammates for a launch from Baikonur, Kazakhstan. Here’s what you need to know Source: ‘David is an astronaut now’: Canadian blasts off on mission to International Space...
by msander | Nov 30, 2018 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
Here’s a twist on the classic chemical hand warmers you can buy for you to research and improve. If you’ve been outdoors when it’s really cold, there’s a good chance you’ve either used these yourself or wished you had. You can experience a variation on the science...
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