Ecosystems

Different members of a species can have different traits. You can see this in a species found at your local pet store - guppies!

How do the green leaves of summer change to vibrant colours in fall? Explore plant pigments in this chromatography activity.

Make a model of the water cycle and find out how water moves around on planet Earth.

Explore the greenhouse effect and learn about the impacts it can have on the environment.

Explore how walking on soil changes how water soaks into the ground and why that matters to gardeners and farmers.

Learn about the properties of materials and the challenges of cleaning up an oil spill in this activity.

Learn about the chemical reaction that happens between acid rain and limestone.

The ocean is full of very small but very useful creatures called microbes. Without them, none of the sea plants or animals you’ve seen would exist!

Do an experiment with celery to learn about the structures that help plants take up water.

You can make your own terrarium for growing plants!

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.

Learn how to make a pH indicator and test water samples.

How do different populations adapt to their environment? Let’s explore this concept through guppy speciation.