Teaching the Nature of Science, Part I

Teaching the Nature of Science, Part I

Submitted by STAO Member, Dr. Anthony Persaud, EdD, MSc Anthony has been in science since 1993 working in pharmaceuticals, and a science educator since 2006 including as science department head, Instructional Coordinator in Science and Technology, and Seconded Faculty...
What keeps Taipei 101 steady during earthquakes and typhoons?

What keeps Taipei 101 steady during earthquakes and typhoons?

Submitted by Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76 What keeps Taipei 101 steady during earthquakes and typhoons? The giant golden ball prevented people inside the skyscraper from harm or discomfort during earthquakes and typhoons. By Fang-Yu Chen web only 2019-04-24...
Glass Beach

Glass Beach

Submitted by Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76 What Is Glass Beach? Click HERE for access to the full article. ENVIRONMENT The name says it all. Welcome to a California beach where, instead of sand, you’ll find millions of tiny pieces of glass. Glass Beach is a group...
Flying Fish (Family: Exocoetidae)

Flying Fish (Family: Exocoetidae)

Submitted by Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76 Flying Fish Family: Exocoetidae Please click HERE for a link to the full information page from The National Wildlife Federation CLASSIFICATION: FISH DESCRIPTION Flying fish are ray-finned fish with highly modified pectoral...
Coaching The Destreamers

Coaching The Destreamers

Submitted by STAO Member Brad Dixon @TeachingMrDixon Guelph CVI, Destreaming Coach, Minor Head of Science, Math and Science Teacher Upper Grand District School Board @ugdsb Over the last year, I’ve had the opportunity to not only teach grade 9 destreamed, but...
Ceiling Periodic Table

Ceiling Periodic Table

Submitted by Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76 By Sean Michael Ragan Click HERE for link to the article. Decorating the ceiling with a periodic table is a popular high school science activity, and when Scott Byrum noticed that the acoustic tiles in his newly-renovated...
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