In this inquiry activity, students will explore the importance of biodiversity and minimizing human impacts on natural systems. Through student created models and investigations about habitats, ecosystems, and food webs, they will explore how biodiversity is essential for the success of a species and the ecosystem as a whole. Communication skills will be developed through a presentations following investigations of Canadian habitats. They will identify an area of their local habitat to improve and create a design to test their ideas for habitat improvement.
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Categories: Lab/Student Activity, Teacher Demonstration
This demo shows how flakes of iron can be extracted from iron-fortified cereals with the use of a strong magnet. The demo shows a physical separation process and provides students with a good example... read more
Light Inquiry
Categories: Lab/Student Activity, Lesson Plan
Author: Jessica Rossy, Don Galbraith Award winner, Tyndale University College Students will engage in inquiry-based learning as they explore and determine different properties of artificial vs.... read more
THE HUMAN BODY PROJECT (KINDERGARTEN - GRADE 1)
Categories: Lab/Student Activity
In this project students will focus on the human body, its functions, its design, and the ways in which we care for our mind and body through an inquiry and play-based approach. Through the use of... read more