Let's Talk Sports Science Resources
Women's basketball match between Ontario Tech and Waterloo (Ontario Tech Ridgebacks, Flickr)
Women's basketball match between Ontario Tech and Waterloo (Ontario Tech Ridgebacks, Flickr)
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Biology 20 (2007, Updated 2014)
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Unit D: Human Systems
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Chemistry 20 (2007, Updated 2014)
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Unit B: Forms of Matter: Gases
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Knowledge and Employability Science 10-4 (2006)
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Unit B: Understanding Energy Transfer Technologies
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Knowledge and Employability Science 10-4 (2006)
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Unit C: Investigating Matter and Energy in Living Systems
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Knowledge and Employability Science 20-4 (2006)
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Unit D: Motion, Change and Transportation Safety
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Knowledge and Employability Science 8, 9 (revised 2009)
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Unit A: Mix and Flow of Matter
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Physics 20 (2007, Updated 2014)
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Unit A: Kinematics
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Physics 20 (2007, Updated 2014)
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Science 14 (2003, Updated 2014)
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Science 14 (2003, Updated 2014)
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Science 20 (2007, Updated 2014)
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Science 24 (2003, Updated 2014)
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Unit D: Motion, Change and Transportation Safety
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Science 30 (2007, Updated 2014)
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Unit A: Living Systems Respond to Their Environment
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Unit A: Mix and Flow of Matter
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Science 7-8-9 (2003, updated 2014)
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Unit B: Cells and Systems
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Anatomy & Physiology 12 (June 2018)
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Big Idea: Organ systems have complex interrelationships to maintain homeostasis
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Chemistry 11 (June 2018)
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Big Idea: The mole is a quantity used to make atoms and molecules measurable.
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Physics 11 (June 2018)
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Big Idea: An object’s motion can be predicted, analyzed, and described.
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Physics 11 (June 2018)
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Big Idea: Forces influence the motion of an object.
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Physics 12 (June 2018)
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Big Idea: Forces can cause linear and circular motion.
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Physics 12 (June 2018)
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Big Idea: Measurement of motion depends on our frame of reference.
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Science Grade 10 (March 2018)
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Big Idea: Energy is conserved and its transformation can affect living things and the environment.
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Science Grade 6 (June 2016)
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Big Idea: Newton’s three laws of motion describe the relationship between force and motion.
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Unit 6: Wellness and Homeostatic Changes
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Grade 11 Chemistry (2006)
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Science Grade 6 (2000)
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Cluster 2: Flight
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Senior 4 Physics (2005)
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Biology 112/111 (2008)
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Chemistry 111/112 (2009)
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Unit 2: Stoichiometry
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Physics 11 (2003)
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Dynamics
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Physics 11 (2003)
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Kinematics
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Physics 11 (2003)
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Momentum and Energy
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Physics 12 (2003)
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Dynamics Extension
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Physics 12 (2003)
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Projectiles, Circular Motion & Universal Gravitation
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Physique 12e année - 51421 (version 2009) (french only)
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Thème 2: Energie
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Physique 12e année - 51421 (version 2009) (french only)
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Thème 7: Mécanique des fluides
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Science 8: Beyond Earth: Human presence in the solar system (2021)
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Laws of Motion
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Science 8: Beyond Earth: Human presence in the solar system (2021)
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Motion & Stability
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Sciences et technologies 6e année (2011) (french only)
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L'Univers non vivant: La matière et l’énergie
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L'Univers non vivant: La matière et l’énergie
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Biology 2201 (2002)
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Unit 3: Maintaining Dynamic Equilibrium I
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Chemistry 3202 (2005)
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Unit 3: Thermochemistry
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Grade 6 Science (2018)
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Unit 2: Flight
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Grade 8 Science
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Unit 2: Fluids (revised 2010)
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Grade 8 Science
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Unit 4: Cells, Tissues, Organs, and Systems
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Physics 2204 (2018)
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Unit 1: Kinematics
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Physics 2204 (2018)
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Unit 2: Dynamics
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Physics 2204 (2018)
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Unit 3: Work and Energy
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Physics 3204 (2019)
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Unit 1: Motion
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Physics 3204 (2019)
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Unit 2: Forces
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Science 1206 (2018)
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Unit 3: Motion
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Science 3200 (2005)
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Unit 2: Motion and Its Applications
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Biology 11/Advanced Biology 11 (2012, 2019)
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Unit 3: Maintaining Dynamic Equilibrium I
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Physics 11 (2021)
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Dynamics
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Physics 11 (2021)
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Kinematics
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Physics 11 (2021)
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Momentum and Energy
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Physics 12 (2015)
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Force, Motion, Work and Energy
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Science 10 (2012, 2019)
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Physical Science: Motion
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Science Grade 8 (2020)
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Learners will test the effects of changes in temperature and pressure on the properties of fluids.
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Biology 20 (Alberta, 2007, Updated 2014)
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Unit D: Human Systems
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Chemistry 20 (Alberta, 2007, Updated 2014)
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Matter and Materials: Properties of Air and Characteristics of Flight
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Knowledge and Employability Science 10-4 (Alberta, 2006)
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Unit B: Understanding Energy Transfer Technologies
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Knowledge and Employability Science 10-4 (Alberta, 2006)
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Knowledge and Employability Science 20-4 (Alberta, 2006)
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Knowledge and Employability Science 8 (Alberta, Revised 2009)
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Unit A: Mix and Flow of Matter
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Knowledge and Employability Science 8 (Alberta, Revised 2009)
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Unit B: Cells and Systems
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Physics 20 (Alberta, 2007, Updated 2014)
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Unit A: Kinematics
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Physics 20 (Alberta, 2007, Updated 2014)
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Physics 20 (Alberta, 2007, Updated 2014)
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Science 14 (Alberta, 2003, Updated 2014)
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Unit B: Understanding Energy Transfer Technologies
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Science 14 (Alberta, 2003, Updated 2014)
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Unit C: Investigating Matter and Energy in Living Systems
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Science 20 (Alberta, 2007, Updated 2014)
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Unit B: Changes in Motion
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Science 24 (Alberta, 2003, Updated 2014)
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Unit D: Motion, Change and Transportation Safety
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Science 30 (Alberta, 2007, Updated 2014)
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Unit A: Living Systems Respond to Their Environment
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Science 8 (Alberta, 2003, updated 2014)
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Unit A: Mix and Flow of Matter
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Science 8 (Alberta, 2003, updated 2014)
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Unit B: Cells and Systems
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Biology 20 (Alberta, 2007, Updated 2014)
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Unit D: Human Systems
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Chemistry 20 (Alberta, 2007, Updated 2014)
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Unit B: Forms of Matter: Gases
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K-6 Science and Technology Curriculum (NWT, 2004)
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Matter and Materials: Properties of Air and Characteristics of Flight
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Knowledge and Employability Science 10-4 (2006)
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Unit B: Understanding Energy Transfer Technologies
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Knowledge and Employability Science 10-4 (2006)
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Unit C: Investigating Matter and Energy in Living Systems
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Knowledge and Employability Science 20-4 (Alberta, 2006)
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Unit D: Motion, Change and Transportation Safety
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Knowledge and Employability Science 8 (Alberta, Revised 2009)
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Unit A: Mix and Flow of Matter
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Knowledge and Employability Science 8 (Alberta, Revised 2009)
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Unit B: Cells and Systems
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Physics 20 (Alberta, 2007, Updated 2014)
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Unit A: Kinematics
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Physics 20 (Alberta, 2007, Updated 2014)
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Unit B: Dynamics
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Physics 20 (Alberta, 2007, Updated 2014)
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Unit C: Circular Motion, Work and Energy
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Science 10 (2005, updated 2015)
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Unit B: Energy Flow in Technological Systems
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Science 14 (2003, Updated 2014)
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Unit B: Understanding Energy Transfer Technologies
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Science 14 (2003, Updated 2014)
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Unit C: Investigating Matter and Energy in Living Systems
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Science 20 (Alberta, 2007, Updated 2014)
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Unit B: Changes in Motion
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Science 24 (Alberta, 2003, Updated 2014)
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Unit D: Motion, Change and Transportation Safety
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Science 30 (Alberta, 2007, Updated 2014)
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Unit A: Living Systems Respond to Their Environment
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Unit A: Mix and Flow of Matter
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Flight
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Fluids
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Biology 521A (2010)
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Maintaining Dynamic Equilibrium I
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Digestive system, Respiratory System, Circulatory System)
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Physics 521A (2009)
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Dynamics
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Kinematics
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Momentum and Energy
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Physics 621A (2010)
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Application of Vectors
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Circular and Planetary Motion
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Content Knowledge: CK 3.1
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Unit 3: Physics
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Science 5e année (2003) (French only)
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Thème 2 : Le vol
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Earth and Space Science: Flight
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Science Grade 8 (revised 2016)
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Unit 2: Fluids
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Applied Science and Technology
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Living World
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The Material World
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Chemistry
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Gases
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Physics
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Health Science 20 (2016)
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Human Body
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Physical Sciences 20 (2016)
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Heat
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Physics 30 (2017)
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Conservation Laws
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Physics 30 (2017)
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Forces and Motion
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Science 10 (2016)
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Force and Motion in Our World
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Anatomy & Physiology 12 (British Columbia, June 2018)
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Big Idea: Organ systems have complex interrelationships to maintain homeostasis
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Chemistry 11 (British Columbia, June 2018)
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Big Idea: The mole is a quantity used to make atoms and molecules measurable.
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Physics 11 (British Columbia, June 2018)
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Big Idea: An object’s motion can be predicted, analyzed, and described.
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Physics 11 (British Columbia, June 2018)
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Big Idea: Forces influence the motion of an object.
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Physics 12 (British Columbia, June 2018)
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Big Idea: Forces can cause linear and circular motion.
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Physics 12 (British Columbia, June 2018)
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Big Idea: Measurement of motion depends on our frame of reference.
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Science Grade 10 (British Columbia, June 2016)
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Big Idea: Energy is conserved and its transformation can affect living things and the environment.
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Big Idea: Newton’s three laws of motion describe the relationship between force and motion.
Discover a list of resources to get you thinking about STEM and sports for the Let's Talk Sports Science symposium.
Athletic competition is one of humanity's oldest and most cherished traditions. The cave paintings of Lascaux, dating back over 15,000 years, depict humans engaging in the sport of wrestling. The ancient Greek Olympics featured a number of the individual sports we are familiar with today, including long jump and javelin throwing. Even hockey, Canada's unofficial national sport, has its origins in the 7th Century B.C.E., when Greek athletes first batted around a ball with curved sticks.
The Let's Talk Sports Science Symposia is a series of virtual events that will highlight the intersection of sports research with various subjects in science, math and engineering.
Let's Talk Sports Science is an event series for high school students offered Let's Talk Science and SciXChange. It is being facilitated jointly by Let’s Talk Science teams at Toronto Metropolitan University, L'Université de Sherbrooke and L'Université du Québec à Montréal. An event organized with the French Embassy in Canada and the French Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation. These events are part of Fête de la Science.
The Symposia will be a series of virtual events available for high school students each featuring a different theme related to sports and science. At each event, students will be able to hear from experts in different themes and engage in hands-on activities that explore different aspects of the themes. The themes will be: Diversity in Sports, Nutrition, Data Science in Sports, Biomechanics, and a francophone event that is generally themed on the science of sports Below are a set of resources and career profiles to get you thinking about the sort of topics and themes that lie at the crossroads of sport and science.
Resources
Why Do Curveballs Curve?
Bernoulli’s equation is key to understanding why curveballs curve.
Why Do Ice Rinks Stay Frozen?
Every ice rink is an example of molecular bonding and gas laws at work!
The Physics of Surfing
Learn about the history of surfboards, and how different materials and designs over the years affected the physics at work in surfing.
Arm Wrestling and Torque
Arm wrestling isn’t just a test of strength. It’s also a test of how well you understand torque.
Soaring for Sport
Ever dreamed if overcoming gravity and flying away? Using aerodynamics, wingsuit jumpers get as close to flight as humanly possible.
The Benefits of Going Outside
Spending time outside has important physical and psychological benefits. It can even help you learn better!
How Can Understanding Physics Help Me Go Faster on My Bike?
You don’t have to pedal harder to go faster. You just have to understand a little bit about dynamics, gravitational force and friction!
The Hidden Heroes of Hockey!
Ice Technicians use math and physics in order to keep the ice ready for hockey.
Billiards and Collisions
The game of billiards shows the principles of collisions, momentum & impulse, and kinetics at work!
Career Profiles
