Costs and Benefits of Exploring Space

Note: This resource is part of the STAO Grade Six Space Unit User Guide. Click here to access the parent resource. Costs and Benefits of Exploring Space Unit Curriculum and Assessment Plan Unit/Strand: S&T – Grade 6: Space Topic: Earth and our Relationship...

Rusty Iron Ball Demonstration

This is a Thermite reaction that can be done safely indoors. The rust (Fe2O3) reacts with the aluminum foil (Al) to produce aluminum oxide (Al2O3), elemental iron (Fe) and heat. This reaction is a highly exothermic, single replacement reaction. Aluminum is oxidized...

“Family” Inquiry

Students explore the meaning of families by discussing their own families, creating a family portrait, using texts, outdoor experiences, and guest speakers, and then connecting their ideas to the natural world through animal families. They will concretely explore an...
(noscript)