by STAO ADMIN | May 14, 2020
This activity is intended as an introductory exploration of simple machines. The teacher will engage students by reading Stuck by Oliver Jeffers. Students will be asked to consider what specific problem the protagonist of the story is facing. As a class, students will...
by STAO ADMIN | Mar 4, 2020
This resource about climate change discusses how promoting responsible ‘earth’ behaviour means encouraging a ‘sense of wonder’ in our children, exposing our youth to the natural wonders of the world. It offers tips for science teachers across grades on how to create...
by STAO ADMIN | Mar 4, 2020
The Science & Technology curriculum was paired with the French as a Second Language Curriculum by incorporating Specific Expectations from both curriculums. In the inquiries you will find the learning goals, tasks, and authentic situations for language...
by STAO ADMIN | Jan 8, 2020
In this inquiry activity, students will explore and understand what machines are and how they work. Students will produce culminating pieces of work summarizing and extending their knowledge of machines from the Medieval/Renaissance time periods. They will investigate...
by STAO ADMIN | Jan 8, 2020
The students and teacher will go on a walk to look for and record the different types of structures they see in their community. Discussion will revolve around what a structure is, what makes it strong and stable, and what forces act on it. An investigation of...
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