There are many mysteries around fever, but we do know that all mammals, some birds and even a few invertebrate and plant species feel fever’s heat. It has persisted for over 600 million years of evolution. But it has a significant cost: for every degree increase in temperature, there’s a 12.5% increase in energy required. So, why and how does your body produce a fever? Christian Moro investigates.
Categories: Gr. 11-12 Biology
[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVSuPxr5-ZY&feature=youtu.be[/embed] Did you know that your body's fight-or-flight response to danger may, in part, come from inside your bones? Plus,... read more
Categories: All Science Teachers, Free, General Interest, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Grade 10, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Scientific Literacy, Secondary, STEM, Teaching Strategies, Teaching Tools
Submitted by Michael Frankfort, Co-Chair of STAO Elementary Curriculum Committee De-streamed Grade 9 Science: Designing for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Thursday, June 16,... read more
Categories: Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology
In the following video, the Globe and Mail's Hannah Sung explains how higher vaccination rates protect communities from catching diseases like measles.... read more
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