In this video segment adapted from NOVA scienceNOW, scientists discuss a family of genes called FOXO that can significantly extend life span in worms—and in humans.
Canadian Wildlife site features the Canada Goose. Highlights its habitat and habits, range, feeding and breeding.
This informative chart features Canada's main trading partners and the amount of money involved between each country in terms of imports(money out) and exports (money in).
Get the facts about the Canada Lynx. Besides finding a detailed description of this predatory feline, you?ll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Mammal Fact Sheet on Canada Lynx is information on its habitat and habits, range, feeding, breeding, and conservation efforts. A list of resources completes the fact sheet.
Video lesson presents an introduction to what cancer is and how it is the by-product of broken DNA replication. [12:35]
Khan Academy learning modules include a Community space where users can ask questions and seek help from community members. Educators should consult with their Technology administrators to determine the use of Khan Academy learning modules in their classroom. Please review materials from external sites before sharing with students.
Estimate the volume you get when you fill 3D shapes with candy. This video focuses on estimating volume using nonstandard units, using the volume equation to get a more reliable estimate and checking your estimate by counting the nonstandard units.
Have you ever poured sand out of a buckey, or poured cereal out of a box, and noticed it is a lot like pouring water? It is because sand and cereal are granular materials. This means they are made up of solid particles, but they can flow like liquids! Candies, like Skittles, M&M's, Nerds and many others, are also granular materials. In this science activity, you will investigate physics and how the size and shape of granular materials affect how they flow.
Learn how to choose Canva themes and customize them with images and text to create graphics for social media and more.
Lessons include: (1) Creating a Facebook Post. Learn how to use Canva to create social media images for Facebook. (2) Creating a Twitter Quote Post. Learn to use Canva to create social media images for Twitter. (3) Creating a YouTube Banner. Learn how to use Canva to create a banner for YouTube. (4) Creating a Flyer. Learn how to use Canva to create a flyer.
Get the facts about the Canvasback, a wild duck who only lives in North America. Besides finding a detailed physical description of one of the fastest flying ducks, you?ll also learn about some of this bird's unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Bird Fact Sheet on the Canvasback is information on its habitat and habits, range, feeding, breeding, and conservation efforts. Don?t forget to check out the video and sound clips of the Canvasback at the top of the webpage. A list of resources completes the fact sheet.
An easy demonstration of gravitational lensing
An easy demonstration of gravitational lensing
How to build a LEGO accelerator
How to build a LEGO accelerator
How to build a cloud chamber
How to build a cloud chamber
Building a Standard Model Chart
Building a Standard Model Chart
A demonstration on how neutrinos can change their flavor
A demonstration on how neutrinos can change their flavor
In this activity, students will build a replica of a neutrino beam