by STAO ADMIN | Dec 12, 2019
I taught the evolution unit in SBI 3U through a series of simulations and paper labs where students examined evidence for evolution. The labs were: 1. Feeding Frenzy (self-generated) 2. Comparing Human and Chimp DNA (NSTA lab) 3. Antibiotic Resistance Simulation (NOVA...
by STAO ADMIN | Dec 12, 2019
In this unit of study, students get to choose from a range of activities that will help guide them through an inquiry on Space. Focused heavily on space travel, this unit ask students to think about questions like: ‘how would life be different on Mars?’...
by STAO ADMIN | Dec 12, 2019
This year-long French Immersion project incorporates all of the grade 8 science units and allows students to make connections across the curriculum. Throughout the year, students focused on water consumption, coding, fluids, water quality, creating marble mazes with...
by STAO ADMIN | Dec 12, 2019
Students will dive into the SBI 4U course using the scenario of Maria’s Travels as a way for students to make self generated connections to curriculum ideas through inquiry using the 3-Pocket method. The 3-Pocket method is used to initiate learning, sustain...
by STAO ADMIN | Dec 12, 2019
Over-arching Inquiry: How can an understanding of Mechanical Advantage and Mechanical Efficiency help to create a useful application for everyday life? (teacher note: you can always have students create the question by phrasing this as a statement for them. e.g....
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