by msander | Aug 16, 2018 | Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
Thousands of animal species use toxic chemicals to defend themselves from predators. Snakes have blood clotting compounds in their fangs, the bombardier beetle has corrosive liquid in its abdomen and jellyfish have venomous, harpoon-like structures in their tentacles....
by msander | Feb 11, 2018 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology
You may take them for granted, but your teeth are a marvel. They break up all your food over the course of your life, while being strong enough to withstand breakage themselves. How do they do it? Peter S. Ungar traces the evolution of mammalian molars from primitive...
by msander | Feb 4, 2018 | Gr 1-3 Science & Tech, Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr. 11-12 Biology
Body regeneration is not confined to Doctor Who or fictional worlds, it is actually present in animals that preserve their embryonic stem cells. Subscribe to Earth Unplugged: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthUnplugged and Doctor who: http://bit.ly/SubscribeToDoctorWho...
by msander | Jan 18, 2018 | Gr 1-3 Science & Tech
How can studying an animal help people build a proper habitat for it? Learning goal: To understand that animals have distinct characteristics. Animals have needs that must be met in order to survive. Animals adapt to their environment. by Jeff Finn This resource is...
by msander | Sep 11, 2017 | Gr 1-3 Science & Tech
In this activity, students will understand the basic needs and characteristics of plants, animals and humans. They will discover that we all need food, water, shelter and space. They will show care and respect for all living things during and after outdoor site...
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