by Michael Frankfort | Mar 12, 2026 | All Science Teachers, Article, Articles, Coding, Critical Thinking, General Interest, Inquiry, Media Type, Other Topics, Resource Type, Scientific Literacy, Teaching Strategies, Teaching Tools
Celebrating Pi Day: Connecting Math and Science in the Classroom by Michael Frankfort (STAO Blog Contributor & STAO Member & OAME 7-12 Director) Pi Day (March 14) is more than just a date on the calendar or an excuse to enjoy a slice of pie—though we certainly...
by Michael Frankfort | Feb 25, 2026 | All Science Teachers, Article, Articles, Blog, General Interest, Media Type, Other Topics, Resource Type, Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration, Scientific Literacy, STEM
Career Showcase – Dr. Pamela Brittain STAO Blog had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Pamela Brittain to discuss her career path throughout her academic studies, her interest in science and mathematics, and the impact of teachers who helped shape her journey....
by Michael Frankfort | Feb 11, 2026 | All Science Teachers, Articles, Blog, Critical Thinking, General Interest, Inquiry, Other Topics, Resource Type, Scientific Literacy, STEM, Teaching Strategies, Teaching Tools
Sharing is Caring: From Classrooms to Conferences Sarah Solter – Intermediate Science Teacher, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board As Li-Shien Lee shared in a previous blog post about the recent STAO conference, this too was my first experience presenting...
by Michael Frankfort | Jan 28, 2026 | All Science Teachers, Blog, Critical Thinking, General Interest, Inquiry, Other Topics, Resource Type, Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration, Scientific Literacy, STEM
STAO Blog had the opportunity to speak with Rebecca White to discuss her career path throughout her academic studies, her interest in science and engineering, and the impact of teachers and mentors who helped shape her journey. What is your job title? What career did...
by Michael Frankfort | Jan 14, 2026 | All Science Teachers, Article, Blog, Critical Thinking, Featured, General Interest, Inquiry, Media Type, Other Topics, Resource Type, Scientific Literacy, Teaching Strategies, Teaching Tools
Learning Together Again: Reflections from STAO 2025 Walking into the STAO conference this year felt both familiar and renewed. There was an immediate sense of shared purpose—educators reconnecting, exchanging ideas, and grounding conversations in the realities of...
by Michael Frankfort | Dec 17, 2025 | All Science Teachers, Blog, Critical Thinking, General Interest, Inquiry, Other Topics, Resource Type, Scientific Literacy, STEM
If STAO Celebrates 2025 Was a Dead Whale… Li-Shien Lee Math Coach, Ottawa Carleton District School Board At this year’s STAO Conference in Toronto, I had the joy of attending Dr. Dan Riskin’s keynote presentation, “AI & Curiosity: An Opportunity for...
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