by Michael Frankfort | Nov 22, 2022 | All Science Teachers, Article, Blog, Critical Thinking, Elementary, Environment, General Interest, Kindergarten, Media Type, Other Topics, Postsecondary, Resource Type, Scientific Literacy, STEM, Teaching Strategies, Teaching Tools
Please click HERE for a link to the article. The article by Matthew Lynch, published on June 7, 2017, discusses new research indicating that children prefer reading physical books over digital devices like iPads and Kindles. Key findings include: Study Results:...
by Michael Frankfort | Nov 15, 2022 | All Science Teachers, Blog, Coding, Critical Thinking, Elementary, Environment, General Interest, Lesson Plan, Media Type, Other Topics, Physics, Postsecondary, Resource Type, Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration, Scientific Literacy, Secondary, STEM, Strands, Teaching Strategies, Teaching Tools, Technology Enhanced Learning, Understanding Earth and Space Systems, Understanding Matter and Energy, Understanding Structures and Mechanisms, Video
https://www.nsta.org/nascar-kids The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) offers a collection of free NASCAR-themed educational resources designed to engage K-8 students in STEM learning. These resources, available on the NSTA NASCAR Kids website, include...
by Michael Frankfort | Nov 10, 2022 | All Science Teachers, Article, Blog, Critical Thinking, Elementary, Environment, General Interest, Grade 11, Inquiry, Kindergarten, Media Type, Postsecondary, Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration, Scientific Literacy, Secondary, STEM, Strands, Teaching Strategies, Teaching Tools, Understanding Earth and Space Systems, Understanding Life Systems
Submitted by Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76 Please click HERE for a link to the full article. The September–October 2022 issue of Connected Science Learning (Volume 4, Issue 5) by Megan Willig emphasizes the benefits of outdoor field experiences and partnerships between...
by Michael Frankfort | Oct 31, 2022 | All Science Teachers, Article, Blog, Critical Thinking, Elementary, General Interest, Inquiry, Kindergarten, Lab-Student Activity, Lesson Plan, Media Type, Postsecondary, Resource Type, Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration, Scientific Literacy, Secondary, STEM, Teacher Demonstration, Teaching Strategies, Teaching Tools, Technology Enhanced Learning
Click HERE to access to the full article Dr. Aaron Slepkov, a Trent University Physics professor, explored the intersection of art and science during the pandemic by experimenting with polarization-filtered coloration, a complex optics phenomenon. His curiosity led to...
by Michael Frankfort | Oct 7, 2022 | All Science Teachers, Biology, Blog, Critical Thinking, Environment, General Interest, Other Topics, Resource Type, Scientific Literacy, Strands, Teaching Strategies, Teaching Tools, Understanding Earth and Space Systems, Understanding Life Systems
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER (ONLY VIRTUAL SESSIONS AVAILABLE) For more information or questions changingcurrents@ecospark.ca or 647-258-3280 x 2011 EcoSpark – Changing Currents is a popular citizen science project that inspires students in the Greater Toronto Area to...
by Michael Frankfort | Sep 28, 2022 | All Science Teachers, Article, Blog, Critical Thinking, Environment, General Interest, Indigenous, Inquiry, Media Type, Other Topics, Postsecondary, Resource Type, Scientific Literacy, Secondary, STEM, Teaching Strategies, Teaching Tools, Technology Enhanced Learning
Submitted by Laura Wodlinger, Director of STAO Secondary Resource Development Check out the Fall 2022 Special Edition of Chem 13 News on Chemistry and Inuit Life and Culture. This issue has been some years in the making. Many readers may recall we published a series...
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