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Technology & Engineering

Coal and natural gas fueled generator near Hanna, Alberta, Canada

Generating Electricity: Fossil Fuels

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Learn how energy from fossil fuels can be used to generate electricity.

Wind turbine and electrical cord

Generating Electricity: Wind Power

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Learn how moving air can be used to generate electricity.

Jean Paquin outside

Jean Paquin

Water Resources Analyst Engineer at Rio Tinto

Jean Paquin is a Water Resources Analyst Engineer at Rio Tinto.
Kelsie Butter

Kelsie Lee (She/Her)

Motion and Visual Effects Designer

Kelsie uses her Motion Graphics Design skills to create content for The Vancouver Whitecaps Football Club.
Solar power illustration

Generating Electricity: Solar Cells

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Learn how energy from the Sun can be used to generate electricity.

Therese Morris

Therese Morris

GIS Consultant & Business Owner

Therese Morris is a GIS Consultant & Business Owner for Sirrom Technical Mapping Services (STeMS).
Hut on a tiny island

How can we build a structure that protects toy people from wind?

Hands-on Activities

How could you design and build a structure that protects toy people from the wind?

Image showing the physics of flight on a drone.

Resources on Physics and Aerospace

STEM Explained

Resource page including articles and career profiles related to physics and aerospace.

Construction worker with house plan

Careers with Form and Function

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Students explore careers that involve the concepts of form and function.

Recycled bottle bird feeder

Innovating with Form and Function

Lessons

Students use their understanding of form and function to design an innovative object or device.

Lorne Bennett

Lorne Bennett

Executive Vice President, Human Resources

Lorne Bennett is the Executive Vice President of Human Resources for Pennecon.
Artificial intelligence concept art

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

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

Students in a makerspace

Makerspaces for Educators

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A makerspace is a collaborative space where anyone can create, tinker, invent and learn by making.

building a website

My STEAM Portfolio Website

Lessons

Students will create a personal website to demonstrate the STEAM skills and concepts they have learned in class/school.

Engineers at work

Exploring Engineering Careers

Lessons

Students will learn about the different types of engineering and the various post-secondary pathways available.