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 Click HERE for the original article. Taipei 101, a massive skyscraper, uses a “wind damper” to stay steady during earthquakes and typhoons. This giant golden ball, also known as a tuned mass damper, hangs between the 87th and...
Glass Beach

Glass Beach

Submitted by Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76 Click HERE for access to the full article. Glass Beach, located in MacKerricher State Park near Fort Bragg, Northern California, is known for its shore covered with millions of pieces of sea glass. This unique beach was formed...
Flying Fish (Family: Exocoetidae)

Flying Fish (Family: Exocoetidae)

Submitted by Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76 Please click HERE for a link to the full information page from The National Wildlife Federation Flying fish, belonging to the family Exocoetidae, are known for their ability to glide above water using their highly modified...
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 Over the last year, I’ve had the opportunity to not only teach grade 9 destreamed, but also help coach teachers as they navigate...
Ceiling Periodic Table

Ceiling Periodic Table

Submitted by Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76 Click HERE for link to the article. Scott Byrum, a chemistry teacher at North Sand Mountain High School in Higden, AL, creatively decorated the ceiling of his teaching lab with a periodic table using square acoustic tiles....
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