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 | Mar 4, 2026 | All Science Teachers, Article, Articles, Critical Thinking, General Interest, Media Type, Other Topics, Physics, Resource Type, Strands, Teaching Strategies, Teaching Tools, Understanding Earth and Space Systems
Upcoming Celestial Event: Total Lunar Eclipse – March 3, 2026 On the night of March 2 to March 3, 2026, a total lunar eclipse will be visible across Canada. This event offers a unique real-world application for astronomy lessons, though the timing varies significantly...
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 18, 2026 | All Science Teachers, Article, Blog, Critical Thinking, General Interest, Inquiry, Media Type, Other Topics, Physics, Resource Type, Strands, Understanding Structures and Mechanisms, Video
YouTube – I finally rode the weird, curved German elevator The unique curved elevator at the Neues Rathaus (New Town Hall) in Hanover, Germany, provides a distinctive experience as it travels diagonally at a 17-degree angle up 43 meters (141 feet) to the...
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 | Feb 4, 2026 | All Science Teachers, Critical Thinking, General Interest, Inquiry, Other Topics, Physics, Resource Type, Safety, Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration, STEM, Strands, Teaching Strategies, Teaching Tools, Understanding Earth and Space Systems
Artemis II will be the first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years, marking a historic step toward a long-term human presence on the lunar surface and future missions to Mars. Scheduled to launch no earlier than 2026, the 10-day mission will carry a diverse...
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