by msander | Apr 4, 2019 | Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
Marshmallows are a tasty, fluffy staple of summertime s’mores, campouts, and backyard barbecues. There really isn’t very much to them, either. The scientific way to see what really fills a marshmallow is to put it to the Marshmallow Masher test. You use a property of...
by msander | Mar 29, 2019 | Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
In this week’s issue of our environment newsletter, we look at the pros and cons of nuclear power and what you can do to make better sustainable living choices. Source: How to track your carbon footprint | CBC News
by msander | Mar 28, 2019 | Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry, Safety
Introduction No matter what precautions are taken, sooner or later an accidental chemical spill is likely to occur in your laboratory. A responsible science teacher will take steps to prevent spills, make sure proper safety equipment is available to contain and...
by msander | Mar 26, 2019 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr. 11-12 Biology
You might be surprised to hear that measles is 10 times more contagious than Ebola or the plague. How do epidemiologists quantify a disease’s catchiness? Hosted by: Stefan Chin SciShow has a spinoff podcast! It’s called SciShow Tangents. Check it out at...
by msander | Mar 21, 2019 | Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Teaching Strategies
In this activity, students will utilize the StikBot App (Stikbot Studio), an application easily downloadable on Apple and Android products (e.g. Ipads, Iphones, Tablets, etc.) to produce short films using stop motion animation as a form of storytelling in the Grade 7...
by msander | Mar 20, 2019 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology
Have you ever thought about how strange it is that dogs eat these dry, weird smelling bits of food for their entire lives and never get sick of them? This truly is a scientific puzzle and there are many different types of dog food formulas on the market. Some are...
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