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

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Learn about the fast-moving field of artificial intelligence and what it can mean for students.

AI and Personal Vehicles
Learn how artificial intelligence systems are integrated in the vehicles we drive.

AI and Computer Vision
Learn about how computers see and learn to recognize objects and human faces.

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?

Farmed Salmon vs. Wild Salmon
Aquaculture is seen as a sustainable way to produce fish. But are farmed salmon better than wild fish?

Physical and Chemical Changes in the Kitchen
Many physical and chemical changes happen when food is prepared. Chemistry never tasted so good!

The Chemistry of Pop
There’s a lot of cool chemistry in a can of pop! Learn how solubility, chemical equilibrium, acids & bases and gas laws work in some of your favourite drinks.

Na Na Na Na (Hey Hey Hey) Sodium!
Sodium is a useful chemical element. You consume it as table salt regularly. Learn about salt mining, sodium uses, and what problems too much sodium can cause.

Should We Eat Bugs?
What's tasty, abundant and high in protein and vitamins? Bugs! Bugs feed about 2 billion people each day. They also hold promise for food security and sustainability.

Should we farm fish and seafood?
In this case study, students will explore the benefits and concerns about aquaculture.

Vegetables
14 images of some plants such as carrots, cabbage and leeks whose roots, stems or leaves are used for food

What is Machine Learning?
Discover how computers can learn and find out about the three types of machine learning.