Broken Circuit!
Students will deduce, through hands-on exploration, that a working electrical circuit requires a power source and a device that turns electrical energy into another form of energy, as well as conductive wires that complete a loop connecting the power source to the device. We link this investigation to Multiple Sclerosis, to gain an understanding both of circuits and of the disease. By Beth Alexander.
Demo: SpOILing Our Seas
A timely article and demonstration on oil spills, and how they might be cleaned up. By Marina Nikolovski
Creativity in Science
This game allows students to interact with each other while understanding how organisms are connected. The purpose is for students to gain a deeper appreciation for how everything in the natural environment is connected by fitting the different cards together like a puzzle. By Sean Kitney.
The Digestive System “Make & Take Kit” (Part 2)
A continuation of the activities which assist grade 5 teachers when planning for the topic of Human Organ Systems in the Understanding Life Systems – the Digestive System strand. By Dianne Eadie and Aili Palonen.
Malls of Science 2010
Scientist take to the streets and give the public a taste for science and technology through Science Rendezvous. By Stan Taylor.
Elements Hot Review: Gizmos, On-line Science and Math Simulations
Can computer simulations deliver the promise of better science learning that ICT folks have been promising with computer technology? If those simulations are Explore Learning’s Gizmos, then I would say yes! By Otto Wevers.
Elements Hot Website Review: Starry Critters
This website has a variety of categories, and each category has pictures of the designs or shapes as interpreted by NASA scientists. An interesting site to visit. By Stan Taylor.
 Tomatosphere – Real Science for Your Students
Tomatosphere, a nationally acclaimed education program which sends tomato seeds into space, provides the opportunity for students to contribute in a REAL manner to space travel for the future. Learn more about this program and how your class can participate. By Robert Morrow. | 
Careers in Science: Captain Michael Jasper VandenBos, Snowbird Pilot (1969-1998)
Learn about the short, but successful, career of this brave, young pilot in this interview with his parents. By Stan Taylor.
Food Dye Analysis by Visual Colour Comparison
This article presents a chemical analysis experiment - suitable for grades 7 and above - which is safe, simple, short, and inexpensive. Use it as a demonstration, a partially hands-on exercise, or as a fully independent activity for the students, depending on the grade level, the time available, and the desired outcomes. By David Cash
STAO Hot Website Review: Explore the Solar System with NASA!
Visit this site and click on the “NASA Site Network” and be connected to a myriad of sites you can click on for further information about the planets, NASA history and education programs and a Planetary photo journal, just to name a few. A wealth of information. By Stan Taylor.
Calendar of events
Learn what’s on for the summer, congratulate some volunteers, discover some fascinating science findings, plus find out what you can do to celebrate the International Year of Biodiversity.
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