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Through inquiry, students will learn basic needs for birds and why certain elements of human activity are a hazard for birds. They will then provide solutions to keep birds safe. Other Resources:... read more
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Students research the effects of vaping based on their prior knowledge.Inquiry-based learning can be used as an introduction or a culminating task. Other Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jweG2CqptMmQowd50qU6PCnrWiRWGPwH-OswaVWcZ4o/copy Concerns explode... read more
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The focus of this assignment is to have students direct their own learning to discover the purposeful use of pneumatics and hydraulics and how to incorporate technology to create a useful and stable design. Students were provided a background about fluids through a... read more
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Students are introduced to the concepts of speed and acceleration for linear motion, as well as being introduced to battery-powered transportation. They will be placed into groups of two to four students and asked to do basic research for performance data taken from a... read more
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This student-centered inquiry consists of 2 parts to help make the concepts in climate change relevant and applicable to the student’s lives. The first part is an inquiry using the scientific method into one aspect of climate change. The students are tasked with... read more
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In this inquiry, students will understand and learn more about the devastating effects of a Tsunami. What causes tidal waves with such force? They will also learn how plants and soils help to stabilize the earth around structures to prevent erosion that such natural... read more
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General Interest, Lab/Student Activity
‘We, Water And The Planet’ was a Cross- Curricular social action project that enabled Grade 8 students to be engaged in exploration, research, inquiry, sustainability and stewardship with a focus on water in their local and global community. The highlight... read more
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Lab/Student Activity, Unit Plan
Inquiry Focus: How can we plan and build a structure for Our Town that has the base area of 100 units square and incorporates one or more electrical components? Other Resources:... read more
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This inquiry unit introduces nests and the concept of shelters/homes. Throughout this unit both the teacher and students will; explore, experiment, discuss, theorize, predict, print, draw, construct, brainstorm and in the end create a nest of their own. The teacher... read more