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Lab/Student Activity, Unit Plan
This activity was a problem-based learning project where students choose cases for context, determined the problem, researched and then shared or presented their learning to the class. Their projects included: – sharing their learning about specific cell... read more
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Lab/Student Activity
This activity shows educators how to implement an alternative form of assessment that combines the theory of a written test, and the practical skills of a lab experiment. It is carried out in the form of the popularized Escape Room games. read more
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In this activity, students will build a car using the materials and tools available. The car must be able to move and carry a load. read more
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Lab/Student Activity, Lesson Plan
In this lab, students will design a simple burglar alarm circuit that will demonstrate how an electric circuit works and how electric current flows through electrical wires. read more
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Lab/Student Activity, Lesson Plan, Unit Plan
This project is designed to take place over the course of 6-10 weeks (which can be modified to suit your schedule). It is divided into 5 parts, each due on separate days. read more
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Lab/Student Activity
This learning activity was done as part of a Biology in Fiji program. Forty high school students from Ontario travelled to Fiji to complete the SBI3U course. While in this case the blogging activity spanned the entire course as a major form of assessment, I have also... read more
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Lab/Student Activity, Lesson Plan, Unit Plan
Over-arching Inquiry: Can the understanding of biodiversity help us to analyze the impact of man’s actions? Learning Goal: Explain why biodiversity is important to maintaining viable ecosystems; analyse the effects of various human activities on the diversity of... read more
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In this inquiry, students will complete a four-part inquiry about biodegradable plastics. They will research and plan they type of plastic they would like to make, make and test the plastic, and report back on the results of their inquiry. Other Resources:... read more
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Lab/Student Activity, Lesson Plan, Unit Plan
The Climate Change unit in grade 10 science was the focus of our innovation project. We decided to incorporate aspects of the Specialist High Skills Major program into our project in order to develop cross-curriculuar concepts. Successful completion of our project... read more
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Upon becoming a parent, I read the book ‘Slow Death By Rubber Ducky: How the Toxic Chemistry of Everyday Life Affects Our Health’ which outlined the dangers that exist with chemicals in our personal products, food and toys. Many of the case studies and... read more