by STAO ADMIN | Dec 12, 2019
I have been experimenting with using the online D2L Discussion tool to meet the STSE expectations in both my Blended Learning and eLearning courses. With all of the discussion forums, beforehand students are given some suggested reading from the course text or web...
by STAO ADMIN | Dec 12, 2019
Students work in groups to complete a hydraulic/pneumatic lab with syringes to examine the forces involved and the strength of fluid power Final project is the “firefighting Robotic Arm” – in groups students design and build an arm with a working...
by STAO ADMIN | Dec 12, 2019
The purpose of this activity was to increase my grade 9 students’ scientific literacy and research skills. I was finding that an increasing number of my students weren’t able to apply critical thinking skills to things like astrology and make an informed,...
by STAO ADMIN | Dec 12, 2019
This science project is designed to encourage students to apply basic science skills in a creative and productive manner. Participants are encouraged to identify a need or to solve a problem by following the same steps and procedures that an inventor would follow in...
by STAO ADMIN | Dec 12, 2019
Following the STAO Project Innovation seminars, I was inspired by the lectures that encouraged students to innovate and expand their creativity while building small eco-friendly devices, games made from recycled items and be aware of the impacts of electricity on the...
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