Backgrounders

Learn about Canada’s new role in space exploration, what we plan to achieve on and around the Moon.

Discover a set of resources to develop background knowledge on the topic of space exploration.

Learn how scientists use sample size and reproducibility to develop experiments.

An overview of environmentally-friendly ways to generate electricity and power

Why are there so many colours of plants? Learn about plant pigments and their role in plants.

Learn about the different ways that plants move in response to their environments.

Learn about the structure and function of the cells in leaves.

Discover the probable causes, likely effects, and potential ways to mitigate climate change.

Learn about the process of photosynthesis and how it is affected by light levels.

Discover the issues surrounding water today, and learn what you can do to help.

Learn what makes a good hypothesis, and how to develop one.

Learn about precision and accuracy and why they are important in science.

Learn how scientists identify and minimize bias and sources of error to produce accurate results.

Learn how scientists come up with experimental or testable questions.

Learn how scientists define independent, dependent and controlled variables in experimental inquiry.