Guidelines for Constructive Demonstrations/Activities

The demonstrations/activities in this resource have been designed to challenge students’ thinking as well as initiate lively classroom discussions that support constructivist learning. These short demonstrations/activities often involve discrepant events,...

An Introduction to Indigenous Knowledge and Science

This resource aims to provide a brief background on the impacts of colonialism and how it has impacted Indigenous Peoples and their Ways of Knowing in the hopes of helping educators become aware of how best to move forward to improve education outcomes for all. Also,...

Teacher Demo: Marshmallow DNA Model

This demonstration will provide students with a visual representation of the structure of DNA. Students will learn the different components that make a nucleotide, the correct base-pair connection between nitrogenous bases, and visually see the double helix structure...

Teacher Demo/Student Activity: Powder Disaster

Flour is an ingredient that is found in most kitchens and used regularly for baking and cooking. Consequently, it is considered safe, and people do not regard the potential hazards. In reality, flour and dust explosions are extremely dangerous, and reducing the risk...

Student Activity: The Great Macaroni Exchange

If equilibrium is to be achieved, opposing reactions must take place in a closed system at the same rate. The two reactions, known as forward and reverse reactions, shown by a general reaction such as: A + B C When the forward and reverse reactions are taking place at...
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