Observatory
First Year of Secondary Cycle Two
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1- The human organism and the organization of matter
2- The human organism and the power of energy
3- The human organism and the behaviour of fluids
4- The human organism and the perception of light and sound
5- The human organism and the perpetuation of life
6- The human organism and the importance of nutrition
7- The human organism and the external world
8- The human organism and biotechnology
9- The human organism and the dimensions of space
10- The human organism and the origins of life
11- The human organism and the development of technology
12- The human organism and technology in action
2- The human organism and the power of energy
3- The human organism and the behaviour of fluids
4- The human organism and the perception of light and sound
5- The human organism and the perpetuation of life
6- The human organism and the importance of nutrition
7- The human organism and the external world
8- The human organism and biotechnology
9- The human organism and the dimensions of space
10- The human organism and the origins of life
11- The human organism and the development of technology
12- The human organism and technology in action
Overview of the LES
LES
1 - A legal investigation
2 - For better and for taste
3 - Custom-made chairs
4 - When the temperature rises
5 - Organ donation
6 - A magic box
7 - Travelling through time
8 - A well-planned model
9 - Tanning salons
10 - Expedition to the Far North
11 - Take a deep breath
12 - Light years away
13 - Addiction, the price to pay
14 - Driving safely
15 - Antioxidants at work
16 - An artificial limb
17 - It's more than a common sense
18 - Biotechnology: for or against
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Procedures and templates
Methods
LES
1 - A legal investigation
2 - For better and for taste
3 - Custom-made chairs
4 - When the temperature rises
5 - Organ donation
6 - A magic box
7 - Travelling through time
8 - A well-planned model
9 - Tanning salons
10 - Expedition to the Far North
11 - Take a deep breath
12 - Light years away
13 - Addiction, the price to pay
14 - Driving safely
15 - Antioxidants at work
16 - An artificial limb
17 - It's more than a common sense
18 - Biotechnology: for or against
ES
ES1
ES2
ES3
Procedures and templates
Methods
Overview of the LES
LES
1 - A legal investigation
2 - For better and for taste
3 - Custom-made chairs
4 - Testing your metal!
5 - Blood, the gift of life
6 - A magic box
7 - Going round in circuits
8 - A well-planned model
9 - Speak louder, please
10 - Expedition to the Far North
11 - Take a deep breath
12 - The best ride
13 - Addiction, the price to pay
14 - Driving safely
15 - Antioxidants at work
16 - An artificial limb
17 - It's more than a common sense
18 - Biotechnology?
ES
Procedures and templates
Methods
Concept review handouts
LES
1 - A legal investigation
2 - For better and for taste
3 - Custom-made chairs
4 - Testing your metal!
5 - Blood, the gift of life
6 - A magic box
7 - Going round in circuits
8 - A well-planned model
9 - Speak louder, please
10 - Expedition to the Far North
11 - Take a deep breath
12 - The best ride
13 - Addiction, the price to pay
14 - Driving safely
15 - Antioxidants at work
16 - An artificial limb
17 - It's more than a common sense
18 - Biotechnology?
ES
Procedures and templates
Methods
Concept review handouts
Planning
Websites
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Guide A
Guide A AST
Guide B
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Websites ↓
Science Websites
Student Science and TechOn the National Research Council of Canada site you will find information on biology, astronomy, space, as well as on scientists and their discoveries. There is also a periodic table of the elements on this site, and in the Teachers's Corner, activities for use in the classroom.
http://science.gc.ca
Canadian Science Links
Includes a vast array of links to scientific sites of interest to both teachers and students. Teaching ideas and activities are suggested on some sites.
http://www.livinggraphs.com/enu/resources/cmsl/science.shtml
KidSpace
Sponsored by the Canadian Space Agency. An excellent source of information on space, space exploration and astronauts. The interfaces are clear and easy to follow.
http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/kidspace/default.asp
The 2 Learn.ca Education Society
Teachers can learn on this site about instructional strategies using a variety of technologies and online resources to scaffold instruction for all students. Participants are provided with access to an online group where extensive resources are shared.
http://www.2learn.ca/
Canadian Kids
A collection of sites for students to find links. Includes CBC sites.
http://www.canadiankids.ca/ck/default.jsp
The Brain from Top to Bottom
Many brain functions are explained on this site, which offers beginning, intermediate and advance options. Topics include emotions, memory, the development of consciousness and other subjects relating to the brain.
http://thebrain.mcgill.ca/flash/index_a.html
Nature Challenge for Kids
David Suzuki, long-time host of CBC show The Nature of Things produced this website to help kids appreciate nature.
http://www.davidsuzuki.org/kids/teachers/
KidsKonnect: The Human Body
A "kid safe" Internet site for children. The body and its functions are explained in easy to understand format.
https://kidskonnect.com/health/human-body/
Sleep is a part of life!
This is an interactive site for kids who want to learn about sleep. The Centre des sciences de Montréal offers explanations with easy to read popups.
http://www.sleeptight.ca/jeux_e.html
Explore Nature
Interactive science pages originating in the galleries of the Canadian Museum of Nature.
http://explore.nature.ca/en/home
Science Museum
The British Science Museum has on online page with many science subjects to choose from, as well as a section designed specifically for teachers.
http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/educators
Museums Nature Montréal
This site has links to the Biodôme, the Insectarium, the Planetarium and the Botanical Gardens of Montréal. Many educational onsite activities are available for students on the site.
http://ville.montreal.qc.ca/portal/page?_pageid=5557,27853619&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL
Dalhousie University Resources for Teachers on the Web
An organization of science educators interested in collaborating to improve science education at all levels in Atlantic Canada, primarily through professional development.
http://science.dal.ca/FOR_P-12_EDUCATORS/Online_Resources_for.php
Let's Talk Science
Let's Talk Science is an award-winning, national, charitable organization dedicated to building youth interest and engagement in science, engineering and technology through leadership, innovative learning programs, research and advocacy.
http://www.letstalkscience.ca/
Science.ca – Ask a scientist
Children can type in a question on this site and get an answer from a scientist. Created by GCS Research Society, 2001.
http://www.science.ca/askascientist/askascientist.php
Periodic table of elements
National Research Council of Canada has an interactive periodic table. Clicking on one element opens a new window with more information.
https://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/education/elements/index.html
Kidspace
The Toronto Library website has an entomology section for children along with links to a host of related sites.
http://kidsspace.torontopubliclibrary.ca/genCategory5436.html
The Virtual Reference Library
This virtual reference library is funded by the Toronto library system and the Government of Ontario, which works in partnership with libraries across Ontario.
http://www.virtualreferencelibrary.ca/?startingCatNo=1001&_nfpb=true&click=catDisp&_pageLabel=vrl_page_home
Canadian Women in Science and Technology
The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology (SCWIST) is a non-profit association that promotes, encourages and empowers women and girls in science, engineering and technology.
http://www.scwist.ca/
General Websites
LEARN ToutorialsProvides free online tutoring four nights a week with subject specialists. All the student needs is a LEARN user name and password and an internet connection.
http://www.learnquebec.ca/en/services/tutorials.html
Learning Through the Arts
LTTA establishes long-term partnerships between teachers and specially trained artist-educators who serve as "agents of change" within schools, promoting collaboration, risk taking, and continuous learning by teachers and students alike.
http://www.ltta.ca/
Learn Québec
Educational Resources for English Québec Teachers. Learn Québec provides access to quality learning material, educational technology, and e-learning resources in a timely, responsive manner to the Québec English Education Community.
http://www.learnquebec.ca/en/index.html
ePals
The Internet's largest global community of connected classrooms for students: 89,000 classrooms in 191 countries.
http://www.epals.com
Canoe.ca
Canoe.ca is a leading local and national interactive media provider of news, entertainment and services helping to inform and connect Canadians.
http://www.canoe.ca/
Google is the most popular search engine on the Internet. It is far and beyond the most effective search engine around. Web pages, videos, images, georgraphical maps and more can be searched for simultaneously.
http://www.google.ca
La Vitrine Technologie - Education
This is the English version of the French website that was created to promote and support the integration of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) in education in Québec.
http://en.ntic.org/eye-on-it/
Creating an online school newspaper
The Eastern Québec Learning Center has created this website with step by step tips and resources, including a link to Monzilla for creating a school online newspaper.
http://www.recitfga.qc.ca/english/activities/sitsat-2005/Susanne/index.html
Planet CD ROM - Educational Division
This site offers computer CDs for preK to college studies.
http://www.planetcdrom.com/educational-software/
Talent Egg Career Incubator
A site from Career Canada that offers advice, interactive chat site, information on education, jobs and employers.
http://talentegg.ca/incubator/
The National Film Board of Canada
A large collection of animation, documentary, art films and more can be viewed on this site.
http://www.nfb.ca/
Learn : Education and Resource Network
A Québec-based site with extensive information and links for students, educators, administrators and parents.
http://www.learnquebec.ca/en/?language=en
Teachers by Morris Patterson
A list of websites that can be helpful for teachers in Québec.
http://www.gogaspe.com/computer/teachers.htm
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
The CBC site has a wide range of educational content for all. Many sections are offered for Internet searches including "Youth" and "Archives".
http://www.cbc.ca/
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