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Stellar Tips for Solar Eclipse Safety

Safety is the number-one priority when viewing a total solar eclipse. The Canadian Association of Optimists has provided some tips that will help you enjoy watching an eclipse safely.  To access this content, you must purchase School Membership (Small), Regular One... read more

Science Safety Administrative Procedures

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This document is an example of an administrative procedure for science departments for use by boards in Ontario. The purpose of this document is to help boards compare their current procedures and documentation, where they exist, and create one for those where they... read more

Science Facility Safety

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Science Facility Safety was written to provide school board health and safety staff and educators with leadership responsibilities in science with practical background information on the safe use and management of science facilities. This resource is the companion... read more

Safety in Elementary Science and Technology

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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

Here on Earth

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Note: This resource is part of the STAO Grade Six Space Unit User Guide. Click here to access the parent resource. Expectations/Big Ideas: Earth is part of a large interrelated system. Investigate characteristics of the systems that Earth is a part. Demonstrate an... read more

Elementary Food Safety Lessons

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This resource has been developed by the Science Teachers’ Association of Ontario / L’association des professeurs de sciences de l’Ontario with funding and technical support from Maple Leaf Foods. There are three parts to this resource: Grade 1: Food Safety Written by... read more
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