The main focus of this Classroom Catalyst is to teach the SBI3U Evolution through the process of student based Knowledge Building.
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A PBL APPROACH TO KREBS CYCLE AND ELECTRON TRANSPORT - SBI4U
Categories: Lab/Student Activity, Lesson Plan
Students are guided through a case study used to introduce the IOU inquiry process (making Inferences from Observations based on Understanding) used in Problem Based Learning (PBL). Opportunity for... read more
SBI 4U - EVALUATING WITH AN EXPOSITORY / PICTORIAL ESSAY - "THE BIG QUESTION"
Categories: 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... read more
Student Activity/Teacher Demo: Spinning Dish
Categories: Lab/Student Activity, Teacher Demonstration
In this demo, two polyethylene strips are charged on one end by rubbing with wool. One charged strip is then mounted on an evaporating dish and the other charged strip is used to make the dish spin.... read more