by cbrookallred | Jun 1, 2015 | Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
Overview A room-temperature white solid in a bag is exposed to water. Upon mixing, the material in the bag becomes cold to the touch. The reaction occurring in the bag is absorbing heat from the environment, causing the area around the reaction to become cold....
by cbrookallred | Feb 5, 2015 | Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcyXGtsX7j8&w=800&h=450] An exciting chemical reaction where all you need is aluminum foil and rusted ball bearings. A rusted iron ball bearing seems like it might be past its prime, as far as uses go. Thankfully, all...
by msander | Jan 19, 2015 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
January 8, 2015 | by Lisa Winter, photo credit: ThomasVogel Tired of being trapped inside all day during the winter, but building snowmen or making snow angels is getting to be a little too much of “been there, done that?” Never fear, we have some great science...
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...
by cbrookallred | Dec 8, 2014 | All Science Teachers, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Physics
Moving air can pack a powerful force, especially when Bernoulli’s Principle is involved. The Soda Can Jump experiment uses Bernouli’s awesome principle to launch an empty soda can out of a coffee mug. It’s a hands-on experience in physics that you won’t want to...
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