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Students will understand the basic needs and characteristics of plants, animals and humans. They will discover that we all need food, water, shelter and space. They will show care and respect for all living things during and after outdoor site investigations. They... read moreCategories: General Interest
The Critical Thinking Consortium has created two documents to support science teachers at all grade levels in their efforts to nurture student thinking and increase student engagement in science. The resources provide practical and teacher-friendly Tips for Teachers... read moreCategories: General Interest
This Expert Element on Technology Enabled Learning is designed to support teachers find a starting point or next steps in their journey of professional learning. Using this information to help direct your own learning and be sure to check out the Classroom Catalysts... read moreCategories: General Interest
This Expert Element on Inquiry is designed to support teachers in making the shift to teaching science through inquiry. Use this information to help direct your own learning and to enhance student learning through inquiry. read moreCategories: Lab/Student Activity, Lesson Plan
In this study students will look at how the change in climate is directly affecting the people and culture of the arctic. Students will examine information from Inuit organizations in Nunavut and make connections between western science and the connections that exist... read moreCategories: Lab/Student Activity
In this activity, students will design a lab relating to an environmental issue/concern. read moreCategories: Lab/Student Activity
Using an expository / pictorial essay on evaluations, to link course concepts and somewhat ‘spiral the curriculum.’ Specifics: – Provide students (ahead of the unit test date) with a ‘Big Question’ involving a concept that can be applied... read moreCategories: Lab/Student Activity
In this TEL, how Pasco Heat Probes and the SparkVue App can be utilized in a junior or intermediate science classroom will be examined. How one could use this technology in a science or inquiry-based project and how it impacts student learning will also be... read moreCategories: Lab/Student Activity, Lesson Plan
The safety air bag system in an automobile uses chemical reactions in order to function. When a collision occurs, a sensor indicates that the car’s momentum has changed and this triggers a series of chemical reactions that quickly produces an appropriate amount... read moreCategories: Lab/Student Activity, Lesson Plan
How can an understanding of mechanics, energy and energy transformations help us understand and improve practical devices? Learning Goal: Investigate energy, energy transformations and energy conservation and build a device that utilizes these concepts. read more