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A little “hands-on learning” goes a long way

Posted on July 25, 2014 by

Many students have been here over the years, making various handcraft projects, and I’m always eager to hear feedback about how the experience has influenced their lives or schooling afterwards. Continue reading →

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Hot Ice (Sodium Acetate) Experiment Success

Posted on December 21, 2011 by

Hot Ice Tower

Sodium Acetate: a chemical compound made by combining acetic acid and sodium bicarbonate, or simply just plain old vinegar and baking soda. It is used as a flavouring ingredient in snack foods and in hand warmers. Chemical formula: CH3COONa.

This is our second attempt at experimenting with sodium acetate (also known as “hot ice”). The aim was to create a tower using a solution of sodium acetate and water. It was a success!

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Annie’s Scare the Dog story

Posted on May 12, 2011 by

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Jordan’s Polar Bear story

Posted on May 12, 2011 by

This was done in one of the winter vacation projects. The story and clay figures are Jordan’s work.

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