![Earth & Environmental Sciences](/sites/default/files/2022-12/earth_environmental_science.png)
Healthy Soils
In this activity, participants will explore different types of soil. They will learn how human activity and climate change can affect the quality of soil. Note: the activities can be quite messy and are best done outside.
![Physics](/sites/default/files/2022-02/Physics.png)
Nuclear Energy Roleplay
Participants learn about nuclear energy by role-playing the pathway in a CANDU (Canadian Deuterium-Uranium) nuclear reactor.
![Chemistry](/sites/default/files/2022-02/Chemistry.png)
Feedstock Fermentation
Participants conduct an experiment on fermentation to learn how biofuels are created!
![Engineering](/sites/default/files/2022-02/Engineering.png)
Water Wheel
Participants will learn about how the movement of water can be used to create electricity!
![Engineering](/sites/default/files/2022-02/Engineering.png)
Wind-Powered Elevator Challenge
Participants build a working model of a windmill that lifts a load, like an elevator! They will discover how the wind is used to create green, sustainable energy.
![Physics](/sites/default/files/2022-02/Physics.png)
Pinwheels
Participants create a pinwheel using simple materials and discover why wind energy is good for the environment.
![Earth & Environmental Sciences](/sites/default/files/2022-12/earth_environmental_science.png)
STEM Storytime - Collect, Create, Compost!
In this activity, participants will learn how composting works and why it can help in the fight against climate change. They will create their own compost using household waste and materials.
![Physics](/sites/default/files/2022-02/Physics.png)
STEM Storytime - The Chain Reaction
Participants will create their own chain reaction using everyday items and learn how energy is created in a nuclear power plant.
![Earth & Environmental Sciences](/sites/default/files/2022-12/earth_environmental_science.png)
Microplastics Challenge
Participants will learn about synthetic fibers, participate in a microplastics challenge and explore ways to reduce microplastic pollution.
![Earth & Environmental Sciences](/sites/default/files/2022-12/earth_environmental_science.png)
STEM Rocks!
In this workshop for Grades 4-8, participants engage in the process of turning rocks into paint. They will learn how to crush and grind these rocks into fine pigments.
![Earth & Environmental Sciences](/sites/default/files/2022-12/earth_environmental_science.png)
Food Fight
In this food web activity designed for grades 4-6, participants utilize images of different animals to determine their relationships within an ecosystem, identify predator-prey connections and construct a comprehensive food web.
![Astronomy and Space Science](/sites/default/files/2022-02/Astronomy%20%26%20Space%20Science.png)
STEM Storytime - Solar Eclipse Phases Fold-Up
Get excited for the total solar eclipse!
![youth with a telescope](/sites/default/files/2022-02/Astronomy%20%26%20Space%20Science.png)
Learn about the total solar eclipse
Get excited to view the total solar eclipse!
![Astronomy & Space Science](/sites/default/files/2022-02/Astronomy%20%26%20Space%20Science.png)
Meteorite Identification
Is it a meteorite? Learn about types of meteorites and how you can identify them!