by msander | Oct 18, 2018 | Gr 1-3 Science & Tech, Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science
Color Mixing Gobstoppers (Candy Science) Gobstopper candies are known for their colors, but what would happen if they were dissolved in water? Hard candies are known for their bright colors, delicious tastes, as well as having a ton of sugar. While munching on a...
by msander | Oct 9, 2018 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology
Have you ever noticed that warning about raw or undercooked seafood at the bottom of restaurant menus? Ever wondered why it’s there? Because fish carry a ton of parasites, and if they aren’t prepared correctly then those parasites can make it into your body. But it...
by msander | Oct 7, 2018 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Physics
We’re always learning more about far away galaxies and exoplanets, but we still have some pretty big mysteries hanging out here in the solar system, like why Venus spins the way it does. Hosted by: Reid...
by msander | Oct 2, 2018 | All Science Teachers, Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech
November 26 – 30th the Department of Physics at the University of Guelph in conjunction with the Guelph Civic Museum will be hosting STEM week. A week full of interactive STEM activities that tie into the current Ontario curriculum. We’ll see you there!...
by msander | Sep 26, 2018 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Physics
From asteroids capable of destroying entire species to supernovae that could exterminate life on Earth, outer space has no shortage of forces that could wreak havoc on our planet. But there’s something in space that is even more terrifying than any of these —...
by msander | Sep 23, 2018 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science
Chris Hadfield says the psychological ramifications of being so far from Earth will play a big part in missions to Mars. Some of Canada’s current and former astronauts spoke at an event at the University of Ottawa on Friday. Source: Chris Hadfield says Mars missions...
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