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General Interest
This resource is written for elementary school teachers and administrators to provide guidance for the safe delivery of hands-on science and technology programs to students. The resource focuses closely on the elementary science and technology curriculum (The Ontario... read more
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General Interest, Teacher Demonstration
2018 Version – Safe ON Science is STAO/APSO’s safety resource for high school teachers. It is written by STAO/APSO’s Safety Committee, a panel of experienced teachers with a strong background in science safety. Topics include legislation, general safety... read more
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General Interest
With an accompanying infographic and video, the Climate Change in the Great Lakes Basin: Summary of Trends and Impacts characterizes historical and future climate trends within the Great Lakes basin and summarizes the climate change impacts experienced across the... read more
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General Interest
Written by Danielle Witteveen, Don Galbraith Award Recipient 2022, Brock University. In Ontario, the EQAO, an assessment of reading, writing and mathematics, is a well-known example of a high-stakes test. The intended purpose of the EQAO is to support student... read more
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Lesson Plan
Written by Dan Goldman, Don Galbraith Award Recipient 2022, York University. In this lesson, students explore aerobic and anaerobic respiration through the study of Olympic sprinters and marathon runners. This lesson is designed for students in Grade 12 biology... read more
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General Interest
Written by Vienna Bouttarath, Don Galbraith Award Recipient 2022, University of Western Ontario. I am always looking for ways to make learning as much fun as possible, so I am eager to bring in new educational resources that will allow my students to play while... read more
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General Interest, Lab/Student Activity
Written by Alexandra Santos, Don Galbraith Award Recipient 2022, OISE, University of Toronto. Science helps us discover explanations for some of our most fascinating wonderings, and if we stop inquiring, the rich and exciting joy of science is forgotten. The... read more
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Unit Plan
Written by John Storozinski, Don Galbraith Award Recipient 2022, Brock University. A detailed unit plan on the world of food and food production. To access this content, you must purchase School Membership (Small), Regular One Year Membership, Regular Two Year... read more
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General Interest
Written by April Carter, Don Galbraith Award Recipient 2022, York University. “Greetings Scientists! Let us begin today’s observation, consideration, and experimentation!” As the echos of the bell fade away, I recite this practised and familiar greeting in an... read more
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General Interest
Written by Sarah Treesh, Don Galbraith Award Recipient 2022, University of Western Ontario. The 21st century’s undeniable dependence on technological advances requires societies to make great strides to adapt. This necessity holds true for the contemporary educational... read more