by msander | May 18, 2017 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
Who would’ve thought that the science of dissolving pills is so cool. Check out this amazing video and the accompanying Wired article Wired Article: https://www.wired.com/2016/08/dissolving-pills-arent-just-beautiful-theyre-science-hell/ Medical pills dissolve...
by cbrookallred | May 15, 2017 | Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
This demonstration shows some differences between potable (drinkable) water and non-potable (non-drinkable) water. Variations in temperature, turbidity and pH level also determine the types of microorganisms that can thrive in each water sample. After the...
by cbrookallred | May 15, 2017 | Gr 7-8 Science & Tech
The Italian scientist, Galileo Galilei, created one of the first thermometers in the late 1500s. It was a rather simple apparatus involving a long thin tube, open at one end, and a pan of water. Students can replicate this experiment, demonstrating the principle...
by msander | May 11, 2017 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology
All mammals have hair at some point in their lives, but none of them wear it quite like humans. Why does our hair grow where it does, and not grow where it doesn’t? How does our hair get its color? And why does it go gray and often fall out when we get older and go...
by msander | May 11, 2017 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology
You could almost say they are drop-dead gorgeous: when certain female dragonflies are pursued by unwanted suitors, they deter them by crashing to the ground Source: Female dragonflies fake sudden death to avoid male advances | New Scientist
by msander | May 8, 2017 | Gr 1-3 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology
The size of a school bus but in many ways a mystery, whale sharks continue to fascinate. Join a team of international scientists at a renowned marine sanctuary in Cabo Pulmo, Mexico and discover how we’re trying to better understand these remarkable creatures....
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