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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 more
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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 more
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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 more
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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
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General Interest
This article explores the gamification of curriculum, particularly in Grade 10 science and Grade 9 math. An example of a midterm review for the chemistry and physics units of Grade 10 science is shared. To access this content, you must purchase School Membership... read more
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Lesson Plan
This is an introductory lesson to a unit on matter and introduces key concepts about matter. The goal of the lesson is to provide the foundational concepts that students will need to take a deeper dive into changes in states of matter and physical and chemical... read more
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Teacher Demonstration
This demonstration illustrates the importance of enzymes in the human body. Enzymes catalyze many important chemical reactions in the body. This demonstration is a visual example of how the enzyme catalase, which is present in all cells, but in highest concentrations... read more
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Teacher Demonstration
This demonstration illustrates the importance of enzymes in the human body. Enzymes catalyze many important chemical reactions in the body. This demonstration is a visual example of how the enzyme catalase, which is present in all cells, but in highest concentrations... read more
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General Interest, Lesson Plan
By: Arooj Arslan and Salma Nakhuda Arooj Arslan is a Teacher and a Digital Lead Learner Mentor in the Toronto District School Board. She has completed a Master of Education program with a focus on leadership in technology and 21st century learning. Salma Nakhuda is a... read more
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Lab/Student Activity, Lesson Plan
Written by Evangalin Milonas, Don Galbraith Award Recipient 2024, Tyndale University In this combined Grade 4/ 5 lesson, students will observe and understand how light is refracted through a medium of mass, such as water. Grade 4 students will leave the lesson with... read more