Educational Resources
Indigenous Career Stories⟶
Students explore a variety of STEM-related careers from the perspective of Indigenous professionals.
Do Woodpeckers Get Concussions?⟶
Pecking puts a lot of force on a woodpecker’s brain. But scientists think woodpecker bodies are adapted to help keep them from being injured during pecking-related collisions.
How are the World's Bee Populations Doing?⟶
Bees are important for agriculture. But bee populations face threats. This resource looks at Colony Collapse Disorder, herbicides & pesticides, and more.
Resources
How do vacuum cleaners work?
Discover the type of pressure that is used in a vacuum cleaner.
How Do We See Colour?
How does the human eye see visible light as colour? And why do some people see more colours than others?
How do Wind Farms Affect Birds and Bats?
Wind energy generates a lot of electricity in Canada. But wind turbines can be dangerous for wildlife.
How can you lift a marble off a table without touching it with your hands?
Is it magic? No - it’s physics! Use circular motion to overcome the force of gravity and amaze your family!
How can you make popcorn kernels dance?
Get your popcorn kernels dancing with this uplifting chemical reaction.
How can you see underwater?
Explore how we see things through water.
How Can Your Doctor Use the Data in You?
Scientists are training artificial intelligence to diagnose injuries using x-rays and other medical imagery of you (and millions of others). What improvements and other changes might this bring to the health care system?
How do animals hide?
Play a game of hide and seek to discover how animals can hide in plain sight!
How do animals stay warm in the winter?
Animals have some unique adaptations to stay warm. Discover what conduction of heat and insulation have to do with staying warm!
How do I construct a terrarium?
You can make your own terrarium for growing plants!
How do I see colour?
How is light connected to the colours we see? In this STEAM activity make a colourful light catcher and discover why we see different colours?
How Do Introduced Species Affect Ecosystems and the Economy?
When a species ends up outside of its natural zone, the consequences on other species, ecosystems and human industries can be severe. Climate change and human activities can introduce species into new zones.
News
They may seem out there, but these are real jobs! Or they will be soon…
Farming in space, custom designing 3D printed organs for transplant, or building robots that do the jobs you don’t want to do - that’s not science fiction, that’s a real job! Watch all of our “That’s a Real Job” videos on our STEM career website.
Invite a Volunteer to your Classroom or Community Event
Take STEM out of the textbook. The Let’s Talk Science Outreach program has partnered with post-secondary institutions across Canada to build a community of trained volunteers, ready to lead hands-on STEM activities in your classroom or community event, at no cost to you.