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Categories: Lab/Student Activity, Lesson Plan, Unit Plan
I taught the evolution unit in SBI 3U through a series of simulations and paper labs where students examined evidence for evolution. The labs were: 1. Feeding Frenzy (self-generated) 2. Comparing Human and Chimp DNA (NSTA lab) 3. Antibiotic Resistance Simulation (NOVA... read moreCategories: Unit Plan
Grade 3 students were introduced to simple tools and design strategies before diving into a trans-disciplinary project (Science & Technology, Social Studies, Mathamatics, Language and The Arts). The culminating activity was to design and build a new landmark for a... read moreCategories: Lab/Student Activity, Unit Plan
The main focus of this Classroom Catalyst is to teach the SBI3U Evolution through the process of student based Knowledge Building. read moreCategories: Lab/Student Activity, Lesson Plan, Unit Plan
The main focus of this inquiry will be to help students develop skills in using modern robotic systems, such as the LEGO EV3 Mindstorms system, which requires the learner to grasp ideas around mechanical engineering, computer programming and computational thinking.... read moreCategories: Lab/Student Activity, Lesson Plan
This resource was created to demonstrate an effective use of integrating technology in a Science classroom. This particular resource is about using Minecraft in the classroom and implementing gaming as a fun and engaging way to consolidate science concepts. There is... read moreCategories: Lab/Student Activity, Lesson Plan
This Classroom Catalyst involves the use of several inquiry learning activities, (Meyer, 2018; STAO, 2017) to teach the topics of Velocity & Acceleration in a grade 12 College Level Physics course. The lessons have modifications and adaptations for use in a... read moreCategories: Lab/Student Activity
Following the STAO Project Innovation seminars, I was inspired by the lectures that encouraged students to innovate and expand their creativity while building small eco-friendly devices, games made from recycled items and be aware of the impacts of electricity on the... read moreCategories: General Interest, Lab/Student Activity
This science project is designed to encourage students to apply basic science skills in a creative and productive manner. Participants are encouraged to identify a need or to solve a problem by following the same steps and procedures that an inventor would follow in... read moreCategories: Lab/Student Activity, Lesson Plan
The purpose of this activity was to increase my grade 9 students’ scientific literacy and research skills. I was finding that an increasing number of my students weren’t able to apply critical thinking skills to things like astrology and make an informed,... read moreCategories: Lab/Student Activity
The purpose of this project was to study the Organics unit with the big picture of plastics in mind. The connection to everyday life would be minds-on the the rest of the unit. I had students write in an idea book and all organic unit questions/homework were done in... read more