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Biology Simulations

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Biology Simulations helps students to learn about biology and practice data analysis skills. These simulations allow students to experiment with concepts that may take too much time or too many resources to complete in a traditional science lab setting.

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Homework/Assignment, Simulation

Author: Biology Simulations

The Cardiovascular System : Hematopoiesis - Making Blood (13:03)

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In this video take a look at hematopoiesis (haematopoiesis), or the creation of blood. While we are still embryos the formation of blood can occur in multiple sites. After birth production primary takes place in red bone marrow. All blood cells that are circulating derive from pluripotential hematopoietic cells also known as hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs). These stem cells can form any of the blood cells or other stem cells. Hematopoietic Growth Factor will help determine what the stem cell grows into. There are three families that blood cells can grow up to become: 1) Erythroid cells, 2) Lymphocytes, and 3) Myelocytes. Lesson 3 in our Cardiovascular System (Blood) series. This is part of our Anatomy and Physiology lecture series. If this video helps you please be sure to LST -like subscribe and tell your friends. Your support helps us make more videos. For the complete series please visit http://mrfordsclass.net/ Blood Videos -Introduction to Blood (13:01): http://youtu.be/-Y5U49E-CM4 -Composition of Blood (13:02): http://youtu.be/YHCIMKZ0zrg -Hematopoiesis-Making Blood (13:03): http://youtu.be/sibrcrXHJGI -Red Blood Cells (13:04): http://youtu.be/19_6kUCVYfk Heart and Blood Vessels Videos -Heart Fundamentals (14:01): http://youtu.be/Y335KJ-EuDw -Layers of the Heart (14:02): http://youtu.be/8PlwFTwJRMQ -Chambers in the Heart (14:03): http://youtu.be/SdNQtPzUfHg -Introduction to Blood Vessels (14:08): http://youtu.be/GVs8cd6jv94 -Types of Blood Vessels (14:09): http://youtu.be/_jkQR8v-bAg -Movement of Blood (14:11): http://youtu.be/x9dH5TpKntk

Material Type: Lesson

Author: Scott Ford

Using the Scrum Framework

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In this unit of study, students will learn about and experience the fundamentals of using the Scrum framework for product development. This unit was applied to a VEX robotics team. This unit integrates nine STEM attributes and was developed as part of the South Metro-Salem STEM Partnership's Teacher Leadership Team. Any instructional materials are included within this unit of study.

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Lesson

Author: Greg Smith

Mega Machines Experiment

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PHYSICAL SCIENCE Erlen needs your help to get some trucks out of the mine! Using your knowledge of hydraulic systems, sort the pistons to solve Erlen’s challenge all while developing your knowledge about mechanical advantage. ABOUT THE SCIENCE Hydraulic systems are used everywhere: mechanic's shops, elevators, and even in brakes in a car. Where else do hydraulic systems appear? Large machinery, such as that used in construction, uses a mechanical system called hydraulics to be able to lift and carry large and heavy things. The hydraulic systems create force using cylindrical parts, called pistons that are connected by a hose or pipe and filled with a fluid. When the force used to move an object over a distance (effort force) is applied to the input piston, the force is transmitted to the output piston as the oil is pushing through the closed system of pipes. When the size of a cylinder is changed, you can add force to the system in order to move a heavy load. In a closed system, the pressure in the hydraulic lift remains constant so the surface area of the pistons determines how the force of that pressure is transferred between them. This works well if the pump is designed to rest when oil is not required; like in a tractor.

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Author: Wonderville

Interactive/Virtual Labs

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As a pilot teacher for the new Physical Science 20 course, the challenge in the pilot year is to develop the course content to meet student interests and student needs, while meeting the outcomes indicated by the new curriculum. In an effort to teach outcomes and appropriate indicators, Aaron Biberdorf of Sun West Distance Learning Centre and I developed an action plan to find interactive or virtual labs for each outcome for the three major units of Physical Science 20. This would be most beneficial for the Distance Learning Centre, where students are studying a science course but may not have access to lab materials while working independently. Further, for students who are absent in a regular classroom and miss a lab, the virtual lab(s) could be an alternative assignment.

Material Type: Teaching/Learning Strategy

Author: Sun West School Division

Bouncing Ball Polymer Experiment

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PHYSICAL SCIENCE Have you ever heard of Gak? Take this hands-on activity to the next level and make your own bouncy balls so you can learn a little something about polymers. ABOUT THE SCIENCE In response to the July 22, 2016 Health Canada advisory, the bouncy ball experiment was recently updated. Balls have been around for thousands of years and, believe it or not, the earliest balls were made of stone and wood! Not much bounce to those first ones!Bouncing balls were first made with natural rubber, but now, they can also be made of plastics and other polymers. Polymers are molecules made up of repeating chemical units, and they can be either natural or synthetic. Natural polymers are wool, silk, and natural rubber, whereas synthetic polymers can be made of nylon, silicone, or synthetic rubber. Bouncy balls (as a toy), were invented by a chemist who was experimenting with rubber. He found when he compressed rubber together under about 3500 pounds per square inch (psi) the result was a really durable sphere capable of extremely high bounce. Other factors that affect a ball’s ability to bounce are: temperature, outside coverings, different surfaces for bouncing and whether or not the ball is solid or inflated with air

Material Type: Activity/Lab

Author: Wonderville

STEM Resource Finder

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This site offers a collection of hundreds of free K-12 STEM resources, from standalone models and simulations to short activities and week long sequences of curriculum materials. Filter by type of subject, activity type and grade. Searchable subjects include: physics and chemistry, life science, engineering, earth and space, and math.

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Homework/Assignment

Author: Concord Consortium

Wonderville - STEM Classroom Resources

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For teachers and parents, MindFuel has removed its Wonderville subscription service to ensure maximum access to our award winning K-12 student engagement platform, which supports blended-learning with high quality STEM resources. Students can explore the wonder of STEM by engaging in hundreds of resources including game-based learning, hands-on activities, real-world videos and animations, hands-on experiments and STEM career showcases. Sign up for free at this time. Sample Categories and Resources in Wonderville: Earth and Space Science Life Science Physical Science Indigenous Ways of knowing STEM Career Showcases And more

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Homework/Assignment

Authors: Science Alberta Foundation, Wonderville

STEM MINDS

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STEM MINDS™ curates, creates and delivers the best STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) programs to children, specific to their needs. “A” for Art is embedded in everything we do as creativity is the foundation for learning! Use the menu to navigate to the STEM Hub to find plenty of great coding activities. (http://stemminds.com/steamhub/steam-hub-courses-3/) You will need to register for a free account to access materials.

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Homework/Assignment

Author: StemMinds