Day / Night Terminator

Day / Night Terminator

Submitted by Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76   Click HERE for a link to the original article   Day / Night Terminator   The line that separates day and night is called the terminator. It is also referred to as the “grey line” and the...
What is the Aurora? Answering questions about this astronomical phenomenon!

What is the Aurora? Answering questions about this astronomical phenomenon!

Submitted by Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76 Click HERE for a link to the original article from Discover The Universe https://www.discovertheuniverse.ca/ Daniella Morrone What is the Aurora? Answering questions about this astronomical phenomenon! The weekend of May...
NEW Elementary Sci & Tech Resources / Ressources pour le nouveau programme-cadre de sci et tech

NEW Elementary Sci & Tech Resources / Ressources pour le nouveau programme-cadre de sci et tech

Submitted by Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76 NEW Elementary Science and Technology Resources STAO is pleased to announce the launch of scitechontario.ca This project has been a collaboration between The Ontario Council for Technology Education (OCTE), The Science...
Experience Sustainability

Experience Sustainability

Submitted & Written by Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76 Elementary Teacher, York Region District School Board, STAO Blog Contributor, Sci-Fi Geek This past spring, I had the opportunity to present a webinar for the Ontario Teachers’ Federation called...
Best Time of Day to take an Exam

Best Time of Day to take an Exam

Scientists Reveal The Best Time Of Day To Take An Exam Submitted by Michael Frankfort, Co-Chair of STAO Elementary Curriculum Committee By Carolyn Gregoire Feb. 22, 2016 – Full Article Link HERE Every hour after 8 a.m. that an exam is taken is equivalent to 10...
Build A Bottle Rocket

Build A Bottle Rocket

Submitted by Michael Frankfort, Co-Chair of STAO Elementary Curriculum Committee Build a Bottle Rocket Three, two, one … blast off! ONTARIO SCIENCE CENTRE Please click HERE for access to the full resource. What you’ll need: Adult assistance Outdoor space A large empty...
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