by msander | Mar 4, 2021 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Physics
Introduction Hans Christian Oersted (1777–1851), a Danish physicist, was performing an experiment in 1820 when he noticed that whenever an electric current from a battery was switched on or off, a nearby compass needle was deflected. Through additional experiments,...
by Milan Sanader | Feb 24, 2021 | All Science Teachers, Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
Meat has a big carbon footprint, with livestock responsible for about 15 per cent of worldwide emissions, as we’ve previously discussed in this newsletter. That’s prompted experts to recommend eating less meat for sustainability (and health) reasons. Click...
by Milan Sanader | Feb 7, 2021 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech
Le Club des STIM est un nouveau programme gratuit de Parlons sciences; il a pour but de soutenir le personnel enseignant en ces temps difficiles. Le Club des STIM est offert en français et en anglais. Notre objectif est de susciter la participation des élèves en leur...
by Milan Sanader | Feb 7, 2021 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech
STEM Club is a new, no-fee program offered by Let’s Talk Science to support teachers and students during this challenging time. STEM Club is available in English and French. Our goal is to engage students with inspiring role models and hands-on, STEM-based...
by Milan Sanader | Feb 4, 2021 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science
Volcanoes have shaped history and science since the dawn of time. From the ultra-destructive Mount Vesuvius to the more recent Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland (good luck pronouncing that one), volcanic eruptions can dramatically alter the world with their massive...
by Milan Sanader | Nov 19, 2020 | Gr 1-3 Science & Tech, Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech
Introduction Like the rest of the Internet, there are always an abundant amount of resources to sift through. The Ontario Science Centre is no better place to find science-focused resources that are bound to be educational for students. The great thing about these...
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