University of Ottawa

Learn about the human circulatory system and make your own scab!

Students design a water filter to separate a mixture.

Students are introduced to form and function of structures and then build a bridge given certain limitations.

Students will get to learn about what a structure is and what materials can be used to build a strong and stable bridge.

Test different structures to see how strong they are!

Students use paper and build different shaped columns, test them for strength, and are then challenged to make 4 columns using only paper that will hold the most weight.

A hands-on activity set focused on elements and compounds and their use in everyday life.

Students explore whether fat, fur and feathers keep them warm on snow/ice.

Students are introduced to a simple circuit and switch with a light bulb, similar to a Harry Potter type wand.

Students learn about conservation of energy, measure the bounce of a ball at different heights and then use elastic potential energy to make a paper glider fly having kinetic energy.

Students build a life cycle of a butterfly and then watch a 10 minute clip from the Carleton University Butterfly Show.

Students model how food travels through our digestive system and do a digestive system art work.

Students build pompom poppers and balloon cars to learn about forces causing movement.

Learn about heart rate and why it is elevated during exercise.

This activity demonstrates the process of coagulation.