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5 images representing the senses of hearing, seeing, smelling, tasting and touching

One of the greatest hazards that humans in space face is cosmic radiation. Learn what cosmic radiation is, why it's dangerous, and ways that we are looking at protecting humans in deep space.

How will arctic ice melt from climate change affect exploration, scientific research and geopolitics?

7 images of some objects that can reflect light such as mirrors, Mylar balloons and water

10 images of some cold-blooded vertebrates such as snakes, lizards and alligators typically having dry, scaly skin

The water in the oceans has travelled vast distances. It has even time spent deep below the surface of the Earth, trapped inside the mineral ringwoodite.

Students develop and apply communicating, sequencing and spatial reasoning skills as they create and navigate a maze to get Rosie the Hen safely home for lunch.

In planetary science, astronomers have found planets that orbit other stars, just like Earth orbits the Sun. Some of them might even be able to support life.

10 images of some activities that may happen in the fall such as picking pumpkins and apples, and raking leaves

10 images of some activities that may happen in the spring such as planting, flying kites and having picnics

The surface of the Earth is constantly moving, and earthquakes and volcanoes occur, because of plate tectonics.

16 images of some activities that may happen in the summer such as swimming, canoeing and playing baseball

Learn the organic chemistry behind this very useful plastic. Why is recycling polystyrene hard? Why does polystyrene often end up as solid waste?

9 images of some clothing that may typically be worn in the fall such as gloves, jackets and sweaters

Students investigate the properties of a variety of everyday solids (powders) and liquids to determine the identity of an unknown solid (mystery powder).