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 msander | Aug 1, 2019 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
Who would have ever thought that a plastic bag, some water, and a few pencils would have adults screaming with fear? Learn how to poke holes in a plastic bag filled with water without spilling a drop. Well, that’s the theory you’re going to test… and it’s wise...
by msander | May 14, 2019 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
Our science guy Steve Spangler made a return appearance on the Ellen DeGeneres Show today. This was his 19th appearance on the show. Ellen loves magic and Steve shared a few tricks you can try at home… and a stunt that will go down in history as the messiest...
by msander | Jun 25, 2018 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
Earlier this year, China stopped taking much of the world’s recyclable plastic waste. Now a new study suggests that by the year 2030, an estimated 111 million tonnes of plastic waste will be “displaced” as a result of the policy. Source: 111 million...
by msander | Sep 10, 2017 | Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
Sports balls of all varieties whether it be soccer, or hockey, or tennis, owe their resilience and reliability to an unusual polymer, one whose derivatives and spinoffs are everywhere you look, from cars to shoes to rocket fuel. Learn about rubber, the all-star’s best...
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