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Living Space class in Space

Living Space

Participating classes will explore how indoor environmental conditions influence human health, and identify the best conditions for healthy living. This knowledge is important not only on Earth, but also on the International Space Station (ISS), the future Lunar Gateway, and as long-duration space travel progresses, maybe even on Mars!

ceberg under the midnight sun in Greenland

Climate: Polar Regions

Learn about the unique climate found in Earth’s polar regions.

Our climate is changing

Introduction to Climate Change

Learn more about the causes and impacts of global climate change.

Measuring Changes To A Glacier

Careers: Climatologist

5 images of some work related to the scientific study of climate such as using instruments to measure changes in climates

New Leaf Growth

Trees: In Spring

10 images of some coniferous and deciduous trees showing new growth in the spring season

Colourful Maple Tree

Trees: In Fall

10 images showing some scenes with coniferous and deciduous trees in the fall or autumn season

Digital Baking Thermometer

Tools: Thermometers

6 images of some instruments such as clinical and baking thermometers that have been designed to measure temperature for specific purposes

Trees: In Winter

Trees: In Winter

10 images of various winter scenes showing some coniferous and deciduous trees in snowy conditions

Weather Vane

Tools: Weather Instruments

15 images of various instruments such as rain gauges, wind vanes and weather satellites used to inform us about the weather

What is the Greenhouse Effect?

What is the Greenhouse Effect?

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

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Why is it colder in the winter even though the Earth is closer to the Sun?

Learn why we have seasons in this hands on activity.

A melting world-shaped glacier

What is Ocean Warming and Why Does It Matter?

Oceans absorb the greatest amount of solar radiation on Earth. Ocean warming can lead to glaciers melting and ocean acidification.

Hazy Summer Day By The River

Trees: In Summer

9 images showing some scenes with coniferous and deciduous trees in the summer

Water

The Water Cycle

1 diagram illustrating the water cycle