by Michael Frankfort | Jul 10, 2022 | All Science Teachers, Biology, Blog, Critical Thinking, Elementary, Environment, Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Inquiry, Scientific Investigation Skills and Career Exploration, Scientific Literacy, Secondary, Teaching Strategies
Submitted & Written by Michael Frankfort @mfrank_76 Elementary Teacher, York Region District School Board, STAO Blog Contributor, Sci-Fi Geek This past spring, I had the opportunity to present a webinar for the Ontario Teachers’ Federation called...
by Milan Sanader | Jan 31, 2021 | Gr. 11-12 Physics
In this video I talk about how a Newton’s cradle works and a piece of the explanation that is usually left out. Then I put the Newton’s Cradle in the vacuum chamber to test if there is any difference between the cradle in air and a...
by msander | Oct 26, 2018 | Gr. 11-12 Physics
When Ryan spins a bike wheel, nothing crazy happens. But something weird happens when he flips it over – watch and learn as he shows and explains...
by msander | Dec 14, 2017 | Gr. 11-12 Physics
Introduction The collision of objects is a great way to demonstrate the conservation of momentum. Engage students by having them drop and collide toy balls of different mass and size. The results may be surprising! This inquiry-based activity will really get your...
by msander | Nov 17, 2014 | Gr. 11-12 Physics
This may not be the conventional way of serving a tennis ball but it’s a great application of conservation of momentum. As the ball and racket rebound off the ground, the racket transfers some of its momentum to the ball. This launches the ball high enough to...
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