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Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide, CO2(g), which contributes to the greenhouse effect and hence to climate change. Burning some fossil fuels also releases nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxides. These gases react with moisture in the air to produce acid... read moreCategories: Teacher Demonstration
Humans have had a huge effect on the environment by producing and releasing pollutants. Pollution leads to a variety of issues. Some of the better-known pollutants include greenhouse gases, which are the main cause of global warming; acid-producing air pollutants that... read moreCategories: Lab/Student Activity
This activity can be an engaging way for students to visualize how ionic compounds are formed and where their formulas come from. Although it will take time to create the decks of cards the first time around, they can be reused year after year. This game can be used... read moreCategories: Unit Plan
This complete unit plan outlines 18 lessons and a culminating task that can be used to teach teh Grade 9 Earth Space Science unit. The culminating task at the end of the unit invites students to plan, implement, and design a space colony on another planet that reflect... read moreCategories: Lesson Plan
This lesson uses an inquiry-based and hands-on approach to scientific exploration through art and serves as an introductory lesson to the Forces and Motion unit in grade 3. Students are problem-solving and working both independently and collaboratively to manipulate... read moreCategories: Lesson Plan
This fun, inquiry-based lesson focuses on fine-motor and STEAM skills. This lesson works well in congruence with learning about shapes and counting. Learners may work through this activity individually, or in partners to foster collaboration skills. To access this... read moreCategories: Lesson Plan
In this lesson, students are learning how to name and identify the function essential components of currents and the standardized symbols used in circuit diagrams. In addition, students will develop coding skills and utilize artificial intelligence to create... read moreCategories: Lesson Plan
In this lesson, students will combine their knowledge of electric circuits (parallel and series) and coding to design and build an LED light show using a breadboard and Arduino microcontroller to create an automated circuit. This lesson allows students to engage in... read moreCategories: Lesson Plan
Le but de cette leçon est d’explorer la transmission culturelle autochtone entre générations et d’éclairer les élèves sur la relation des autochtones avec l’environnement naturel. Inciter à l’action en faveur de l’environnement. Ce projet interdisciplinaire relie les... read moreCategories: Lesson Plan
In this lesson, students will achieve learning outcomes aligned with, ‘A1. STEM Investigation and Communication Skills’ and will be able to describe the basic function and structure of the respiratory system and its vital organs. Students will use an engineering... read more