![Road construction in winter](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2021-01/ice_road_winter.jpg?itok=zI5Qg_zq)
Heavy Equipment in Winter
STEM Explained
Learn how people keep heavy equipment working in the most challenging conditions
![Some examples of biomass](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2021-01/biomass_icon.png?itok=6lz_OKwA)
Generating Electricity: Biomass
Backgrounders
Learn how biomass can be used to generate electricity.
![Jupiter’s atmosphere taken from NASA's Juno spacecraft](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2021-01/above_jupiters_clouds.jpg?itok=uWE7qUix)
The Outer Solar System
Backgrounders
Learn about the amazing planets and moons of the outer Solar System.
![Space lander](/sites/default/files/2020-12/yellow-space-lander.jpg)
How can we land a model space probe?
Hands-on Activities
Design and build a model space probe.
![ceberg under the midnight sun in Greenland](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2021-01/iceberg-at-sunset-greenland.jpg?itok=AZBV8A-Z)
Climate: Polar Regions
Backgrounders
Learn about the unique climate found in Earth’s polar regions.
![Aerial view of a wetland](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2020-12/aerial-view-of-wetland.jpg?itok=10Pw8Qca)
Introduction to Freshwater Wetlands
Backgrounders
Learn about the geology, chemistry and ecology of freshwater wetlands.
![Coal and natural gas fueled generator near Hanna, Alberta, Canada](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2020-12/coal_power-generating-station.jpg?itok=cFUVGxpm)
Generating Electricity: Fossil Fuels
Backgrounders
Learn how energy from fossil fuels can be used to generate electricity.
![Old electromagnet](/sites/default/files/2020-12/old_electromagnet.jpg)
How can I build an electromagnet that moves paperclips?
Hands-on Activities
Design and build an electromagnet which can carry paperclips over a distance of one metre.
![Wind turbine and electrical cord](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2020-12/wind_turbine_electrical_cord.jpg?itok=i_itaA0Q)
Generating Electricity: Wind Power
Backgrounders
Learn how moving air can be used to generate electricity.
![Solar power illustration](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2020-12/solar_power_illustration.png?itok=PaRrwSTJ)
Generating Electricity: Solar Cells
Backgrounders
Learn how energy from the Sun can be used to generate electricity.
![Hut on a tiny island](/sites/default/files/2020-12/hut-on-desert-island.jpg)
How can we build a structure that protects toy people from wind?
Hands-on Activities
How could you design and build a structure that protects toy people from the wind?
![Neon sign of a fish in a bowl](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2020-11/fish-aquarium-neon-sign_0.jpg?itok=HA6KH5kl)
Generating Electricity: Electric Animals
Backgrounders
Learn about animals that generate their own electricity!
![Colourful insulating wires](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2020-11/colored-electric-cables.jpg?itok=nTVV4Rqv)
Introduction to Current Electricity
Backgrounders
Learn about current electricity and why it should be handled safely
![Getting a shock of static electricity](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2020-11/static-electricity-shock.jpg?itok=nwIfm1Xp)
Introduction to Static Electricity
Backgrounders
Learn about static electricity and where we encounter it in daily life.
![Help wanted sign](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2020-10/help_wanted_sign.jpg?itok=rEHKighR)
Help Wanted: STEM Career
Lessons
Students will produce a Help Wanted Ad that lists the skills, personality attributes and job conditions for a specific career/job title.