Python is a fun and extremely easy-to-use programming language that has steadily gained in popularity over the last few years. Developed over ten years ago by Guido van Rossum, Python's simple syntax and overall feel is largely derived from ABC, a teaching language that was developed in the 1980's. However, Python was also created to solve real problems and it borrows a wide variety of features from programming languages such as C++, Java, Modula-3, and Scheme. Because of this, one of Python's most remarkable features is its broad appeal to professional software developers, scientists, researchers, artists, and educators. 278 page pdf file.

So you want to string up a clothesline six feet long, but all you've got is four feet of rope and three feet of shoelace? No problem.

Step 1: Form bend
Fold one end of the thicker rope back on itself to form a bend (or "bight") that looks like an "U" shaped, tipped on its left side.

Step 2: Slip thin rope through bight
Slip one end of the thinner rope through the bight from behind.

Step 3: Wrap thin rope around arms
Now wrap the end of the thinner rope around both arms of the bight, crossing over the short arm first (and staying below the trailing end of thin rope).

Step 4: Pass thin rope
Bringing the end of the thinner rope around to the front, pass it between itself and the short arm.

Step 5: Tighten knot
Tighten the knot by pulling both ends of the thinner rope.

University of Illinois Energy and Environmental Stewardship Educator Duane Friend talks about how to read soil test results and use them to monitor your soil nutrient levels.

This information could also be applied to student book clubs.
A great read full of great ideas!

This video by Lee Taal explains how you can use chatterhigh.com with your classroom. It explains how and why the website works.

This video will show you how to use a multimeter to measure voltage, current, resistance, and continuity. This is a beginner's guide aimed at students and electronics hobbyists who need to make basic measurements using an entry-level multimeter.

In this video, Ms. Malam describes how to use an ammeter in Physical Science 8.

Learn how to use the effleurage massage technique to help rejuvenate your clients after a manicure.

The following document suggests ways that students can "write more" or add more to their writing in a meaningful way by adding: descriptionproof/evidencevocabularlyvoice(s)explanationInportance/Persausion 

In this lesson, students will learn how great navigators of the past stayed on course that is, the historical methods of navigation. The concepts of dead reckoning and celestial navigation are discussed.

Scientists require interaction and teamwork to do their jobs, so it’s important to build that kind of culture with every student in the science classroom. This can be done by:
1. Creating a safe, equitable space.
2. Connecting to humans in the real world.
3. Integrating other disciplines.
4. Supporting the development of interpersonal skills.

In this article, you will find access to "Science Connections: The Podcast" as well as an infographic that will help to inspire the next generation of scientific innovators.

These tutorials will teach you how to draw animals, people, flowers, landscapes and more.

Developed for third grade. This lesson begins by exploring the concepts of density and buoyancy with an introductory "sink or float" activity. In this activity students will be asked to predict whether they think each of a group of small objects will sink or float. The objects we used for this activity are on the materials list. This gets students interested and asking the question "why do some objects sink, and others float?" Students will be asked to think about this question before being given an explanation.This introduction is followed by an experiment. The experiment is a great example of instant gratification science! In this activity students will form a hypothesis about how many teaspoons of salt it will take to float an egg in one cup of water. The hypothesis is then tested and the results are analyzed. Be sure to tell students that it does not matter whether their hypothesis is rejected; all science is successful because knowledge is gained from a hypothesis that is rejected or supported.The emphasis of this lesson is on formulating and testing of a hypothesis.Biology In Elementary Schools is a Saint Michael's College student project. The teaching ideas on this page have been found, refined, and developed by students in a college-level course on the teaching of biology at the elementary level. Unless otherwise noted, the lesson plans have been tried at least once by students from our partner schools. This wiki has been established to share ideas about teaching biology in elementary schools. The motivation behind the creation of this page is twofold: 1. to provide an outlet for the teaching ideas of a group of college educators participating in a workshop-style course; 2. to provide a space where anyone else interested in this topic can place their ideas.

Group HES hose and fittings specialist, Stephen Bayliss, guides you through thread identification on Hydraulic Hose fittings.

Suno is a music creation tool that takes your song idea and handles everything else. It writes the lyrics, composes the music, generates the vocal track, and mixes it all into a complete song. All you need to do is hit play. (You can make about 10 songs a day for free.)

*describe the mood, topic or subject and the type of musical style you'd like and it does all the work.

Some ideas to write a song about:
*character or historical figure
*historical event
*character trait you're trying to build E.g., honesty, organization etc
*transition times
*a concept you're learning about
*class anthem
*a story student's have written
*current events
*projects
*just for fun - E.g., Sleepy Monday song

Be sure to preview content before using with students - some content may not be appropriate that is on the site already. Use your judgement - it may be best if you make the songs based on the student request.

Removing rounded off nuts and bolts can be difficult and in some cases the nut or bolt could be seized making removal very difficult. If a bolt is seized and is very tight the best option is to reach for the welder, if you have one as the heat generated can help to loosen the bolt making it much easier to remove. Some techniques in this video will work in some situations but not in others. I have covered grip tite sockets, tools with serrated teeth such as mole grips, water pump pliers and Stillsons ;Filing a flat on the bolt, using a hammer and chisel and also welding a nut to the bolt. For difficult to remove bolts the best two methods are the hammer and chisel and welding a nut on the bolt.

This short video from CBC talks about how to talk about Indigenous people in Canada.

This article shared by the University of Calgary contains age-appropriate ideas for talking with kids about COVID-19.
Researchers from UCalgary's Department of Psychology answer common questions from parents on talking to children about this timely topic. Some questions addressed include:
Will talking about COVID-19 increase my child's anxiety?
What is an age apporpiate age to talk to my kids about COVID-19?
Should I tell them what the symptoms are?
Are there any tips/tricks to promote handwashing?
Any recommendations for activities to do if we have to self-isolate?

Survival SERE instructor Jessie Krebs shows how to tie a Canadian Jam knot, aka an Arbor knot. Very useful in survival scenarios.