Intermediate Senior Science - Grades 7-8

Science North - Grade 8

Includes lesson plan ideas about Biology, General Science, Vaccines, Coding, and Physics 

Ontario Science Centre - Grade 8

• Diffusion and Osmosis

• Cross Section Animal Cell Model Available in the Teacher Resource Room kit QH581 .C875 2005. Cross-sectioned model of an animal cell. The blue soft foam cell splits in half to show the key parts of an animal cell, in multiple colours. One half is labeled with the parts of the cell, the other half with letters only for testing. An activity guide is included, providing activity ideas and facts about animal cells. 

• Cross Section Plant Cell Model Available in the Teacher Resource Room kit QK725 .C76 2005. Cross-sectioned model of a plant cell. The soft foam cell splits in half to show the key parts of a plant cell. One section is labeled with the parts of the cell, the other features letters only for testing. A reference guide is included, providing activity ideas and facts about plant cells. 

• 'The Water Walker' - 13-minute film Available with a subscription to Crave. - Short film about Autumn Peltier, a teenage activist who has spoken at the UN about clean drinking water in Indigenous communities - You can also include her speech to both the UN and to Justin Trudeau. This can start a unit or begin a conversation about the issues surrounding Indigenous reserves and boil advisories still in effect 

• Water First Water First is guided by the Indigenous youth and young adults who participate in our programs, our Indigenous staff and board members, local Indigenous community partners, and by members of our Indigenous Advisory Council. Our collaborations are built on respect and meaningful partnerships, with Indigenous youth and community partners at the heart of our work. While we strive to meaningfully engage with many Indigenous individuals through our work, we do not identify as an Indigenous-led organization. 

• Water First - Introduction to the Watershed Teacher Resource Package - Interactions between the water cycle and other cycles - Includes worksheets and information sheets 

• Water First - Digital Water Journey - This includes worksheets and information sheets for students

* If you find yourself based in an Indigenous school you can register your school with Water First to receive a What's in Your Water Kit, which contains water quality equipment and teaches students how to test the water quality in their area.