The Fraud of Plastic Recycling

How Big Oil and the plastics industry deceived the public for decades and caused the plastic waste crisis

Black History Month – explore the contributions of black astronauts .

Black astronauts have played key roles in the assembly of the International Space Station, performing numerous spacewalks and robotic operations, and conducting research as expedition crew-members.

Few people know that since as early as 1791, Black Americans have been making groundbreaking, often heroic, contributions in the fields of astronomy, astrophysics, mathematics, and space exploration.

Many of these pioneering Black scientists performed vital mathematical and engineering work in the face of laws that prevented them from drinking from the same water fountains or using the same bathrooms as their white co-workers. Fortunately, today’s recognition of the benefits of racial inclusivity has resulted in a richly diverse and incredibly talented group of scientists and astronauts uniquely capable of taking us deeper into that night sky—to Mars and beyond.

Assessment week Science Workshop: Tues. jan. 23, 2024

all students are invited to attend a seed library workshop

What: Learn how to make and maintain a seed library.

When: Tues. Jan. 23, 2024 _ 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Where: Room 220 & Science Lab (Area #2)

Background Information

Have you ever considered the importance of saving seeds? A seed represents the promise of life — a new plant in a ready-to-grow package. It also contains that species’ genetic code that will manifest as traits the plant has evolved to help ensure its survival over the long haul.

Seed banks serve as an insurance policy for the future of agriculture and plant science. Disasters, such as war, hurricanes, and other destructive events, will happen and when they do, entire crops of food and fiber may be eliminated. If seed banks aren’t available to help provide new seeds and plants for these locations, human populations may suffer from devastating conditions, including famines and economic collapse.

The purpose of a seed bank is to:

• Conserve the diversity of plant species.

• Offer resources for breeding of stronger crop varieties.

• Provide food solutions in times of disaster.

• Safeguard food supplies for future generations.

Learn More with theses Learning links:

SeedSavers Exchange

KidsGardening

Genebank Standards Guide

FAQ:

What are seeds?

Join your classmates in the Multi Singing Space today at 2:00 pm – Have a safe and healthy Winter Vacation!

Enjoy the vacation:

Mindmap ai allows you to effortlessly organize concepts to learn more about how ideas are linked:

https://www.mymap.ai/map/playground?mid=vcYMbHuJaHgy4

The Faraday Christmas Show at UBC takes place on Dec. 3, 2023.  This year’s theme is space.

If you have never attended the show – check out some of the highlights

The jury has selected the 2023 winners_learn more about the winning entries into the Nikon annual SmallWorld Light Microscope Winners

The Mandatory Numeracy Assessment tests set out by the BC Ministry of Education take place in the Science 10 periods on Oct. 30-31, 2023

The Grade 10 Numeracy Assessment is a provincial assessment that assesses student proficiency in numeracy. It is a graduation requirement and students take the assessment in their Grade 10 year.

The Grade 10 Numeracy Assessment focuses on the application of mathematical concepts learned across multiple subjects from kindergarten to Grade 10. It requires  students to solve problems by using five numeracy processes (different ways of thinking and working): interpret, apply, solve, analyze and communicate. The numeracy processes are described in the pre-assessment activities and in the specifications.

Students are able to complete pre-assessment activities by visititing the Ministry’s preparation page.

TRIUMF UBC Hosts a Saturday Morning Fall Lecture Series for science students.  Check out the fall lectures.  The lectures are free and are open to the public.

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Vaping:  What you need to know? (link to article)

Despite the term “vaping” that’s associated with e-cigarettes, the devices produce an aerosol mist—not a vapour.

What’s the difference between a mist and a vapour?

An aerosol is the suspension of tiny solid or liquid particles in a gas. Clouds, mist, and fog are examples of aerosols.

A vapour is the gas phase of a substance that is typically solid or liquid at room temperature. Chlorine, for example, is a gas at room temperature so we refer to Cl₂ as chlorine gas, not a vapour.  Water, on the other hand, is a liquid at room temperature. So, when water molecules are in the gas phase, we refer to them as water vapor

How does the mist affect the lining of the lungs?

10 Fast facts:

Q:  How to defeat a detector?

A:  Exhale into the toilet and flush this creates a vacuum that sucks the aerosol into the pipes. “There’s nothing we can do about that,” – “There’s no sensing that could ever change the laws of physics.”