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Born at 12:00 pm on March 27, 2010 by the teachers attending the BC Science 8 - 10 update at Catalyst, Kelowna. A place to share ideas, modifications, errata related to the Science 8 - 10.See More
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The Science of Everyday ....
Last night I was having dinner with the boys at a local restaurant and my eldest son tilted his pop can (OK, it was a treat night for the start of school so it was pop and not something more…Continue
Started Sep 22, 2010
Another Cool Animation
Hi Victoria,Thanks for this link. It's really amazing how the animation brings "to life" processes we were expected to visualize when we where in University (Yikes, not sure what that means for us:)I…Continue
Started Mar 17, 2010
Chem 11 or Chem 12 - Need for New Resources
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Hi All,At our BC Science Institute on the October Pro-D day at Fraser Heights we talked to many of you about building a new Sr Chem resource similar to Science Foundations 10. One question that we…Continue
Tags: 12, 11, resources, chemistry
Started this discussion. Last reply by Trevor Schofield Mar 27, 2010.
Chemical Disposal Procedures
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We've been getting a few questions around how to dispose of various chemicals in a safe manner. This discussion is for folks with questions around such a topic. Not sure how to get rid of a chemical…Continue
Tags: chemistry, green, disposal, chemical
Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Toth Nov 7, 2009.
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Lionel posted a status"pdf files and e-Reader files for BC Science Chem 11 have been updated in the wiki at http://bcchemistryinteractions.wikispaces.com/"
Lionel posted a blog postNew Educational Plan from the Ministry of Education
Preamble At our BC Science Institute October 2009 and during my keynote address to over 220 BC Science Teachers, I pointed out that eventually a time will come when they will have to take steps to become informed and deeply understand the direction the Ministry of Education is going with educational reform. I also stated I would identify when that time would occur. This is that time. Who Decides to Do This...? When I was seconded to the Ministry of Education in the mid 90's to work in the…See More
Lionel replied to Lionel's discussion Chapter 4 - Newton's Laws Field Test in the group PHYSICS"HI Brad,
The work text will be ready for second semester. Field Test teachers will get special implementation pricing. The book will list for $25, but there will be a special implementation pricing for the first order in January of $20.
For…"
Brad Summers replied to Lionel's discussion Chapter 4 - Newton's Laws Field Test in the group PHYSICS"Hi Lionel, do you know when this book is going to be available for purchase and what the cost will be?
Brad Summers"
Lionel posted a blog postCool Research Opportunity for Physics Teachers Interested in Social Media
Had a chance today to chat with Dr Rachel Moll from the Faculty of Education, Vancouver Island University. Many of you may know Rachel has been actively involved with APT and the BC chapter. She is currently looking at developing a theory of how social media is changing how students learn science and to make recommendations for how teachers can effectively use social media to teach science. I asked her to share her research proposal with the community and perhaps some of you may wish to join…See More
Lionel posted a blog postStudent Assessment Bank Released at Catalyst
Tomorrow is the BC Science Teachers conference – Catalyst - and I'm looking forward to catching up with folks who will be attending. For those not able to make the day, just a quick note to let you know a bit about our new STUDENT ASSESSMENT BANK As you know, we have already have an online professional learning community at www.bcscienceinteractions.com. This site is open and free to all teachers. This has been an exciting community to watch grow as we now have over 300…See More
Don Franklin is attending Lionel's event
Catalyst Session - BC Science Physics 11 - Gore 2.0 at Cambie Secondary in Richmond
October 21, 2011 from 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Hi all, If you're attending Catalyst in a couple of weeks, check out this session on our new worktext for Physics 11: New customized BC resource for Physics 11. We like to call it Gore 2.0.All the best core content and activities developed by Gordon Gore and updated to include a professional learning community through social media and digital support plus digital individualized-learning student support. Sample chapter for each attendee! Hope to see you there. See More
Lionel added a discussion to the group PHYSICS
Chapter 4 - Newton's Laws Field Test
It's here! The field test copy of Chapter 4, Newton's Laws is now available in the Wiki. Feel free to copy and share with colleagues. Give us some feedback on how it worked in your class. Any questions or comments can be left here in this discussion and we'll answer them for all to read. Field Test Process…See More
Lionel posted a blog postPosting to the Wiki
As we start the year I am pleased to notice that I've had several questions around the Wiki and posting to the Wiki. This short post is a quick overview of how to contribute to the Wiki. I like to think of the Wiki as an organic, digital teacher resource. The key word being organic. In the past, teacher support has been one way. Material is posted and you could download what you needed. I struggled with this concept because it didn't address all the new and creative ideas that emerged when a…See More
Megan Ryan commented on Lionel's blog post No More Optional Provincial Exams - Only Five Left"I,too, wS sad to see the Prov. Exam disappear. I do not think the exam forced teachers to " teach to test". Rather, teachers were required to teach the curriculuum to an appropriate depth. I believe that the exam was a standard that I used…"
patrick hayden commented on Lionel's blog post No More Optional Provincial Exams - Only Five Left"Does the change mean that first year university instructors will have to deal with a wide range of students who took Chemistry 12 (for example)? Will the universities follow suit by offering courses that follow the same track of experience?"
Chris Toth commented on Lionel's blog post No More Optional Provincial Exams - Only Five Left"Here is an interesting and thoughtful response to the recent press release from the Ministry regarding provincial exams. I think it might sum up how many of us are feeling.
http://lexiconic.net/wheatfromthechaff/archives/950"
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A Visual Summary and Thoughts on the BC Education Plan
Posted on November 8, 2011 at 2:02pm
New Educational Plan from the Ministry of Education
Preamble
At our BC Science Institute October 2009 and during my keynote address to over 220 BC Science Teachers, I pointed out that eventually a time will come when they will have to take steps to become informed and deeply understand the direction the Ministry of Education is going with educational reform. I also stated I would identify when that time would occur.
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ContinuePosted on October 31, 2011 at 1:30pm
Cool Research Opportunity for Physics Teachers Interested in Social Media
Had a chance today to chat with Dr Rachel Moll from the Faculty of Education, Vancouver Island University. Many of you may know Rachel has been actively involved with APT and the BC chapter. She is currently looking at developing a theory of how social media is changing how students learn science and to make recommendations for how teachers can effectively use social media to teach science.
I asked her to share her…
ContinuePosted on October 21, 2011 at 5:39pm
Student Assessment Bank Released at Catalyst
Tomorrow is the BC Science Teachers conference – Catalyst - and I'm looking forward to catching up with folks who will be attending. For those not able to make the day, just a quick note to let you know a bit about our new STUDENT ASSESSMENT BANK
As you know, we have already have an…
ContinuePosted on October 20, 2011 at 2:00pm
Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 1:46pm on July 27, 2011, Sheryl St.Gelais said…
Thanks for the greetings, Lionel. Enjoy your summer!
Sheryl
- At 12:53pm on July 27, 2011,
Matthew Simon MacLennan said… Thanks Lionel,
Simon is actually my middle name! The name's Matthew^^ Thanks a lot for the greetings. I am excited to become more "online" with my teaching strategies and resources. Thanks a ton
Matthew
- At 11:43am on October 23, 2010,
Karen Naso said… - Thank you for initiating steps towards change in creating a new biology curriculum that will require students to apply and critically think and not just regurgiate facts!
- At 9:20am on October 8, 2010, Don Franklin said…
- Just started the MOLE Unit forum page - check it out. Might want to add the first forum post
- At 3:01pm on February 8, 2010,
Trevor Schofield said… - Hi Lionel
good to make contact with you again since we last met last November
cheers Trevor
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