by cbrookallred | Nov 6, 2014 | Gr 1-3 Science & Tech, Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science
Can I leave my jack-o’-lantern outside for the squirrels to eat? A. Great question! There are a couple of things to consider here. First is that while pumpkin seeds can be a good source of energy for squirrels, you need to be careful. After a period of time the...
by msander | Nov 3, 2014 | All Science Teachers, Gr 1-3 Science & Tech, Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech
Will is the plenary speaker at STAO 2014. He will speak each day of the conference. Each talk will be different. Be sure not to miss this unique opportunity. Register for STAO 2014 today! About Will: A parent of two teen-agers, Will Richardson has spent the last...
by msander | Oct 27, 2014 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Physics
As of Oct 10, 2014, there are 1832 known exoplanets in the universe, according to the BBC. As the technology to peer deeper into space improves, this number is expected to grow rapidly. But how many of these planets are comparable in size to Earth and suitable for...
by cbrookallred | Oct 27, 2014 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech
Contributed by: Cory Telfer …an activity that’ll keep coming back to you Big Idea: Structures and mechanisms throughout our environment have forces that act on and within them Grade 5: Matter and Energy Inquiry Skills Used This is a technological...
by msander | Oct 27, 2014 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science
In this demo, two polyethylene strips are charged on one end by rubbing with wool. One charged strip is then mounted on an evaporating dish and the other charged strip is used to make the dish spin. As both strips become negatively charged when rubbed with wool they...
by msander | Oct 20, 2014 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology
««« By Luba Mycio-Mommers, PhD … Curriculum Connection: Biology, most levels. Boxes for Bats are Essential Habitat! The little brown bat is in serious trouble. You have heard us talk about white-nose syndrome (WNS) and how it’s wiping out entire colonies....
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