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All About The Arctic: Resources

Discover a set of resources designed to give you background information on all things Arctic!

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Social Emotional Learning

Learn about social-emotional learning and how to foster it in STEM learning environments.

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Creating Positive Learning Environments

Explore how to create positive learning environments that support learners’ social, emotional and cognitive development.

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What is Blockchain and Why Does it Matter?

Learn about blockchain and how it is used to keep data safe.

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The Earth Moon System

Answers to some common questions about Earth’s Moon.

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Exploring the World of Virtual Reality

Learn about the history of virtual reality and how it works.

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Artemis Goes to the Moon!

Learn about NASA’s Space Launch System, which includes the Boeing-built Core Stage, and how it got Orion to the Moon and back again.

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Arctic Tundra Biome

Learn about the location, plants, animals, human impacts and conservation of the arctic tundra biome.

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What is the Internet of Things?

Learn about the Internet of Things and how it works.

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Boreal Forest/Taiga Biome

Learn about the location, plants, animals, human impacts and conservation of the boreal forest/Taiga biome and meet Anne-Claude Pépin who is a fire management technician.

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Desert Biome

Learn about the location, plants, animals, human impacts and conservation of the desert biome.

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Introduction to Cryptocurrency

Learn about cryptocurrency and how it came to be.

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How Likely Is It?

Learn about probability, a branch of mathematics that helps us predict if something might happen.

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Introduction to Banking Systems

Learn about money and how traditional banking systems work.