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Charles' Law and Gay-Lussac's Law

Learn about the theories of Charles’ Law and Gay-Lussac’s Law and explore examples of these laws in everyday life.

Boyle's Law

Learn about the theory of Boyle’s Law and explore examples of Boyle’s Law in everyday life.

Kinetic Molecular Theory of Gases

Learn about the Kinetic Molecular Theory of Gases as well as about the units and tools used to measure gases.

Plant Cell Structure and Function

Learn about the many different structures that make up plant cells as well as what differentiates plant cells from animal cells.

Parts of a Plant

What are the main parts of plants and what functions do these parts they serve for plants?

States of Matter

Learn about the states of matter, as well more about one state in particular - gas!

Variety of plant groups in Banff National Park, Alberta

Plant Taxonomy

Learn about the categories, or phylum, of the plant kingdom with examples from each.

Plant Functions

Learn about the important plant functions of photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration and meet Dr. Smith, a professor of Plant Science at McGill University in Montreal.

Avogadro and the Ideal Gas Law

Learn about the theory of Avogadro’s Law and the Ideal Gas Law and explore examples in everyday life.

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