Biology

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.

Explore the concept of persistence of vision in this hands on activity.

How do plants use scents? Learn how some plants use chemical signals to send messages to animals or other plants.

How does the human eye see visible light as colour? And why do some people see more colours than others?

Wind energy generates a lot of electricity in Canada. But wind turbines can be dangerous for wildlife.

Bees are important for agriculture. But bee populations face threats. This resource looks at Colony Collapse Disorder, herbicides & pesticides, and more.

Some dinosaurs were very big! Compare the sizes of different dinosaurs to the sizes of familiar objects you see in your community.

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

Scientists can observe birds to get useful information about the health of, and changes in, an ecosystem.

4 images of some fish such as koi that live in freshwater river and lake environments and in freshwater aquariums and garden ponds

14 images of some fish such as lion fish, grouper and sharks that live in saltwater environments like oceans, saltwater lakes and aquariums

8 images of some flowerheads such as roses and water lilies whose outer petals are longer than the petals in the centre of the flower

3 images of some asymmetrical flowerheads such as an iris and an Orchis Sima or Monkey Orchid

7 images of some symmetrical flowerheads such as asters and sunflowers whose petals radiate from the centre of the flower

5 images of some flowerheads such as petunias and lilies that start as a narrow base and widen to an open shape