by msander | May 29, 2017 | Gr. 11-12 Chemistry, Gr. 11-12 Physics
There’s a concept that’s crucial to chemistry and physics. It helps explain why physical processes go one way and not the other: why ice melts, why cream spreads in coffee, why air leaks out of a punctured tire. It’s entropy, and it’s notoriously difficult to...
by msander | Feb 2, 2017 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry, Gr. 11-12 Physics
If you ever find yourself stranded in the snowy Arctic (or bored in Minecraft), you’re gonna need to know how to build an igloo. But how can building a house made of ice keep you warm? The science behind building an igloo is the same reason that otters and reindeer...
by cbrookallred | Mar 23, 2015 | Gr 7-8 Science & Tech
Written by Kyle Fraser How does the cooling system of an astronaut’s spacesuit work? In this lesson plan, the students will learn about the strategies astronauts currently use to manage their body temperatures to survive the extreme environment of outer space....
by cbrookallred | Feb 16, 2015 | Gr 1-3 Science & Tech
The sun is the principal source of energy for the earth. Inquiry Skills Used Initiating & Planning: questioning Performing & Recording: organizing data on a chart Analysing and Interpreting: drawing conclusions based on information gathered Communicating: oral...
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...
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