by msander | Apr 2, 2015 | Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science
Scientists seem to be infatuated with objects that float and sink. Even non-scientists find great joy in dropping stuff in water to see if it floats or sinks. Fans of David Letterman are quick to point out one of Dave’s favorite segments called, “Will It...
by cbrookallred | Mar 23, 2015 | Gr 7-8 Science & Tech
Written by Kyle Fraser How does the cooling system of an astronaut’s spacesuit work? In this lesson plan, the students will learn about the strategies astronauts currently use to manage their body temperatures to survive the extreme environment of outer space....
by cbrookallred | Mar 23, 2015 | Gr 1-3 Science & Tech, Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Teaching Strategies
By Kris Levey, STAO Elementary Committee. Maker Spaces in the classroom are very popular right now in elementary classrooms along with Genius Hour. Maker Spaces provide students with opportunities to learn and create in a do-it-yourself fashion. The Genius...
by cbrookallred | Mar 19, 2015 | Gr 1-3 Science & Tech, Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Teaching Strategies
Written by Sumeet Ashat Beginning at a young age, you often see children who continuously “test the water”, so to say. You may also meet some children who consistently ask questions. “Why does this happen? When...
by cbrookallred | Mar 12, 2015 | Gr 1-3 Science & Tech, Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech
Contributed by Les Asselstine. Help your students become more aware and knowledgeable about the natural environment in their community. This can be done by examining natural communities near fences, under logs, and in cracks of the pavement. One particularly good...
by cbrookallred | Mar 9, 2015 | Gr 1-3 Science & Tech, Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech
Contributed by Les Asselstine. Our students can and should take responsibility for litter on the schoolyard and in the neighbourhood. Here are some possible activities. Regularly collect litter from the schoolyard. Sort litter and classify it according to the rate at...
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