Science Notes

Science information and resources for ASD-N

Notes

Posted: April 9, 2024

Provincial Scientific Literacy Assessments 2023-2024

The Provincial Scientific Literacy assessments will be administered in grades 4, 6 and 8. While the best preparation is for students to actively do science and apply their skills throughout the year, it is also important to practice reading and answering the types of questions found on the assessment.

Please take the time to look over the attached documents. They outline the focused strands that will be assessed on the Scientific Literacy Assessment as well as give feedback on the areas of strength and need for improvement from the 2022-2023 assessment.

We are also very strongly recommending that your students experience the practice assessment on Vretta before attempting the actual assessment. The questions are simpler than the ones that they will see on the real assessment, but it gives an excellent idea of the format: Vretta Practice

Please reach out if you have any questions pertaining to the Scientific Literacy component of the assessment. If you have questions about the Vretta platform, please reach out to the assessment coordinator at your school or Heather Desjardins (EECD) Heather.Desjardins@gnb.ca

 

 

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Posted: September 11, 2023

Science Support Requests

To ensure we can offer the most effective supports this year, please see a description of supports on the attached flyer. There is also a link at the bottom to the 'Request for Science Support' form.

Posted: September 6, 2023

Welcome Back! ASD-N Science Memo 2023-2024

Welcome back! We hope you had some time to recharge over the summer and we look forward to working with you in Science in ASD-N this year.

Please take a moment to check our 2023-2024 memo to find out more about Science supports this year. Keep an eye on your email for more details in the following days about how we can support Science education in your school.

Posted: April 17, 2023

ASD-N Students Represent Well at NB Science Fair!

A huge congratulations goes out to all ASD-N students who participated in the Regional NB Science Fair on Thursday, April 13th! It was a fantastic day of judging, showcasing and first-hand experiences of the UNB Science programs. Well done!

The following ASD-N students received Grand Prizes and qualify for Canada Wide Science Fair in Edmonton, Alberta in May 2023:

 

Alicia Gammon, Bathurst High School - Suspended Science

Kaeden Drysdale, Superior Middle School - Night Power

 

The following ASD-N students received Regional awards:

Avery Daigle, Dr. Losier Middle School - Simple Electric Motor

Vincent Engelmyer, Dr. Losier Middle School - Audio Externalities and the effect on concentration

Brett O’Toole, Dr. Losier Middle School - From SCOBY to style : Growing Sustainable Fashion

Jenin Borchert, North & South Esk Regional High School - The Hot Water Bottle, My Stomach’s Savior

Queralt Jover Camps, North & South Esk Regional High School - Conductivity of an electrolyte solution

Taylor Basque, Superior Middle School - Most Efficient Cream Temperature to Make Butter 

Emma Duguay, Superior Middle School - Workout Music! 

 

Congratulations to all!

 

Posted: February 23, 2023

ASD-N STEM Fest 2023 Promo

ASD-N STEM Fest 2023 Promo

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Posted: February 2, 2023

STEM Fest 2023!

ASD-N is very excited to announce that STEM Fest is back! After being cancelled 2 days before STEM Fest 2020 and navigating virtual fairs for 2021 and 2022, we couldn't be happier to reinstate this fantastic showcase of student learning. This in-person event promises to engage, inspire, and promote Science and STEM learning in ASD-N! 

View all the details HERE

Posted: December 6, 2022

STEM Fair 2023!

Youth Science Canada and Regional Host, Science East, have updated their 2023 Science Fair information. Go to their site for all the details on categories, projects ideas, rubrics, guidelines, etc. Our District fair will follow the same categories, rubrics and guidelines. More information on District format and dates will be available in January.

Posted: November 9, 2022

EECD Resource Bundles

The department has begun the process of uploading the Teacher-developed Resource Bundles from this past summer.
As of right now, there are 6-8 Science resource bundles available for: 
  • Newton's First Law of Motion (Gr. 8)
  • Newton's Third Law of Motion (Gr. 8)
  • Youth Empowerment and Climate Change (6-8) (Heavy ELA and SS focus, Science SCO 2.1)
  • Circles (Science SCO 1.3)
  • Volume (Science SCOs 1.1, 1.3)
https://nbed.sharepoint.com/sites/RPR​​​​​​​
Please share any feedback you have for these resources! (krista.nowlan@nbed.nb.ca)

Posted: October 14, 2022

Nuclear Science Week - Oct 17-21 2022

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Posted: October 11, 2022

WildLIFE Wednesdays - Hosted by Centre of Excellence (Health)

This is a new offering in the 2022-2023 school year for middle and high school students. It is a free, eight session, educational program focused on New Brunswick Wildlife. Students will learn practical skills, biology, habitat, conservation, career opportunities and more in these fun and interactive live lessons hosted by local experts.
 
This week, join Matt Wilson, 5-time World Duck Calling Championship, Entrepreneur and Business Owner, in an Interactive LIVE 45-minute class while you explore the art of Duck and Goose Calling in New Brunswick. 
 
Wed Oct. 12th 1:30-2:15 - English LIVE Class – Click here to join the meeting
 

Posted: September 21, 2022

Let's Talk Science - Resources, PL, Programs and Activities K-12

Check out the recent offerings from Let's Talk Science. There's something for every grade level, K-12!

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Posted: September 20, 2022

Science Lesson Guides

Science Lesson Guides

With the shift in focus of science education in recent years, EECD created Science Lesson Guides to offer teachers a set of guides based on the previous curriculum documents. These have not yet been revised for the Gr 3-10 Renewed Science Curricula but they offer insight and ideas for inquiry-based learning. 

Please click below or see attached for the grade level correlations to the Renewed 3-10 Science Curricula Core Ideas:

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Posted: September 20, 2022

French Science Resources

Please see the new static page on the right titled "French Science Resources". New resources will be added here as we create/curate them.

http://stemnorth.nbed.nb.ca/science/page/french-science-resources

Posted: August 29, 2022

Welcome Back!

Please see attached 2022-2023 ASD-N Science Memo

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Posted: February 6, 2022

2022 ASD-N STEM Showcase!

In a year that has been, yet again, like no other, you have been persisting, adapting, and reinventing learning in your classroom.  We have seen you go above and beyond to provide opportunities for your students to learn about Science and STEM in their lives.

This year, to continue promoting and instilling a love for Science, STEM and general wonder about ourselves and the world around us, ASD-N will be celebrating learning in our district with a STEM Showcase during NB Science Week 2022 – March 21-24. 

Our Cross-Curricular & Science Team has partnered with local NB organizations: Centres of Excellence, The Gaia Project, Brilliant Labs and APEGNB to host projects and challenges for classes across ASD-N.

The goal of the ASD-N STEM Showcase is to celebrate all you’ve done and all that you are doing to keep our students curious, engaged and inspired. 

Please see below for all the opportunities to show off your STEM learning!

 

Grades K-12 Classroom Project Showcase

Submit your class project (complete or ongoing) to be highlighted during NB Science Week 2022 and to be eligible for some fantastic classroom STEM prizes. Simply fill out this short form asking for a link to pictures/videos and a short description of your project, then stay tuned for the STEM Showcase and Prizes March 21-24!  

2022 K-12 Classroom STEM Project Showcase (Deadline Wed March 16th 2022)

 

Grades K-5 STEM Challenges

Leading up to NB Science Week 2022, our NB STEM partners will be presenting Grades K-5 with a STEM challenge.  Your class can participate each week to collect points and be awarded STEM Challenge Champions during NB Science Week! Click here for details and directions to submit your entry:

2022 Gr. K-5 STEM League (Deadline Wed March 16th 2022)

 

Grades 6-12 Individual Student Project Showcase

Students in Grades 6-12 are invited to submit the amazing work they are doing this year for a chance to have their project highlighted during NB Science Week, qualify for a spot at the NB Regional Fair (April 2022), and be eligible for great prizes! Students (individual or pair) can submit a project they’ve worked on or are working on, in any course, or at home, in any of the following categories: Energy, Health, Climate Action, Engineering or Technology. See full details, project template and submission form here:

2022 Gr 6-12 STEM Showcase Submissions (Deadline Wed March 16th 2022)

 

Please reach out to anyone on our team for more information or support. We are very excited to share all that you are doing!

ASD-N Cross-Curricular & Science Team

Joey Savoy (Subject Coordinator – Joey.Savoy@nbed.nb.ca)

Haley Doucet (Lead – Haley.Doucet@nbed.nb.ca)

Krista Nowlan (Lead – Krista.Nowlan@nbed.nb.ca)

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