by msander | Oct 15, 2017 | Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science
My journey in creating and developing a STEAM classroom started in 2012. The video posted was filmed at STAO2012. The demonstration was a simple task where we build a grape masher and have STAO participants try out the device, ask questions, and develop an activity...
by msander | Oct 8, 2017 | Gr 1-3 Science & Tech, Gr 4-6 Science & Tech
Grade 3 students were introduced to simple tools and design strategies before diving into a trans-disciplinary project (Science & Technology, Social Studies, Mathamatics, Language and The Arts). The culminating activity was to design and build a new landmark for a...
by msander | Oct 5, 2017 | Gr 9-10 Science
This activity was a problem-based learning project where students choose cases for context, determined the problem, researched and then shared or presented their learning to the class. Their projects included: sharing their learning about specific cell specialization...
by msander | Oct 2, 2017 | Gr 9-10 Science
The Focus on Inquiry: This guided inquiry project was designed to provide students with the challenge of creating a fully-electric car. The students were provided with a motor, photographs of sample electric cars, an outline of the criteria their car was to...
by msander | Sep 14, 2017 | Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry, Gr. 11-12 Physics, Scientific Literacy, Teaching Strategies
Author: Tasha Richardson, Teacher – TDSB, @tadric3EM As a physics teacher, I have always been very interested in students’ abilities to apply previously learned mathematical skills in the classroom. This interest stems from my observations of common mistakes students...
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