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Categories: Lab/Student Activity
In this inquiry activity, students will explore the properties of matter and investigate physical and chemical changes. The inquiry will focus on changes to matter in their kitchen, in transportation, or an area of personal interest. This content is only available to... read moreCategories: Lab/Student Activity
In this inquiry activity, students will explore the forces affecting stability of structures and design a model of a structure which can remain stable during a natural disaster. This content is only available to... read moreCategories: Lab/Student Activity
In this inquiry activity, students will explore the various organ systems in the human body and how they interact. Through student-created models and investigations on body systems, they will explore how lifestyle choices can affect the health of the organ system and... read moreCategories: Lab/Student Activity
The students will be improving the design of an old house/mall/school/castle by designing and constructing a device that will allow accessibility from one floor to the other so that it fulfills the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and can be sold. In... read moreCategories: Lab/Student Activity
In this inquiry activity, students will explore some properties of light and sound. Through student created models and investigations about how light and sound travel, inventions which use light and sound, and natural sources of light, they will explore how light and... read moreCategories: Lab/Student Activity
In this inquiry activity, students will explore the importance of biodiversity and minimizing human impacts on natural systems. Through student created models and investigations about habitats, ecosystems, and food webs, they will explore how biodiversity is essential... read moreCategories: Lab/Student Activity, Lesson Plan
The students will be researching and discussing the costs and benefits of being the only source of the mineral tin left in the world. In order to prepare for this inquiry, the teacher needs to lay the groundwork on topics like how rocks are formed, and the properties... read moreCategories: Lab/Student Activity
The students will design and build a vehicle that will be used in a variety of experiments in order to investigate forces. Discussion will revolve around what a force is, what different types of forces there are, and how they act on objects. An investigation of forces... read moreCategories: Lab/Student Activity
The students and teacher will go on a walk to look for and record the different types of structures they see in their community. Discussion will revolve around what a structure is, what makes it strong and stable, and what forces act on it. An investigation of... read moreCategories: Lab/Student Activity
The students will re-enact the water cycle and the changes of state both inside and outside the classroom. They will view video, conduct hands-on experiments, and use direct observations from different locations inside and outside the classroom. This content is only... read more