by msander | Sep 28, 2017 | Gr 9-10 Science
Chemical products are useful, but have negative effects on our health and the environment. There are many environmentally friendly alternatives to chemical products that can reduce the exposure of toxins.Our homes and communities are filled with hidden chemical...
by msander | Mar 20, 2017 | Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry, Safety
The science teacher’s duty of care for planning and designing lab activities for the science curriculum includes the responsibility for the proper storage, handling, use, and disposal of chemicals in experiments and demonstrations. The following “Top Twelve” list of...
by msander | Feb 27, 2017 | All Science Teachers, Safety
Restricted Chemicals There has been a lot of confusion generated when a select group of chemicals were listed as restricted, and special ordering procedures were initiated by the Federal government. What are restricted chemicals? To prevent their criminal use,...
by msander | Jul 6, 2015 | Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
Ever engaged in educating the public about science, chemist Joe Schwarcz discusses the importance of skepticism in...
by msander | Dec 11, 2014 | Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Safety
Demonstrations are an integral part of any science program. These activities engage students and help bring the “real world” into the classroom. STAO has recently developed a collection of safe demonstrations/activities for grades 9 and 10 that have been...
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