Olivia Ivany
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
I perform different kinds of ultrasounds on different parts of the body.
Ashley Noseworthy
CEO/Founder of Edgewise Environmental
I own and operate an environmental consultancy that helps companies reduce their underwater noise pollution.
Careers with Light and Sound
Students complete a jigsaw activity to learn about careers involving light and sound.
Light and Sound Inventions that Changed the World
Students will explore the societal impacts of inventions involving light and sound.
Who Created the Electronic Synthesizer?
A Canadian researcher built the first voltage-controlled synthesizer in the 1940s.
What is Sound and How do we Hear it?
Learn how sound travels in waves and how it is measured in this backgrounder.
Stethoscope Replica
Using stethoscopes, doctors can use sound waves to detect various health issues. Learn how this device has evolved since it was invented in 1816!
Sound vs. Noise
What is the difference between sound and noise? How do they affect your hearing? And is noise always a bad thing?
Exploring Sound
Students will learn about and explore the properties of sound through activity centres.
Design & Build a Musical Instrument
Students will learn about the properties of sound as they design, test and build a musical instrument.