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General Interest
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
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General Interest
Being aware of best practices in the use of chemicals is essential for maintaining safe and engaging science programs in secondary schools. This document was developed to alert teachers to the hazards posed by certain chemicals and provides guidance on their... read more
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General Interest
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
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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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While the current learning environment might inspire some teachers to toss out their lab manuals, you are here because you want more for your students! This workshop will guide participants through the process of evaluating labs for feasibility under the current... read more
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General Interest
Hands-on activities are integral to science education. Continuing to provide these valuable learning experiences in these uncertain times poses several unique challenges and obstacles that the safety-minded science teacher must overcome. This document outlines... read more
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General Interest
The unique challenges facing educators this fall are many. Flinn Scientific, as a trusted source for science supplies and lab safety resources, has provided a short, easy to read guide to assist in science department practices for the new teaching environment. Flinn... read more
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Teacher Demonstration
Although all students know that it is essential to wear safety goggles during many science investigations, it can be helpful to provide a powerful demonstration showing why this is so important. This quick and easy demonstration can illustrate the necessity of... read more
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General Interest
With the diversity of a multicultural society, comes the myriad of language differences as well as variations in cultural experiences. This does not preclude a wide scope of student abilities in the unstreamed grade-nine science classroom. read more