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Big Idea: Life processes are performed at the cellular level.

3D Illustration of human lungs

Respiratory System in Vertebrate Animals

Backgrounders

Learn about how different animals breathe, from fish to humans.

Anatomical images of different animals

Musculoskeletal Systems in the Animal Kingdom

Backgrounders

Learn how animals move themselves with the help of their muscles and skeletons.

Working at laptop with stethoscope on desk

Summer Symposium Series: Health Sciences Career Resources

Backgrounders

A career in the health sciences would let you help people directly in a very 'hands-on' way!

Marianne Torres-Heckford in laboratory

Marianne Torres-Heckford

Microbiology Technologist

I provide technical assistance to the University of Winnipeg Biology Department teaching and research labs.
Rohan Hakimi headshot

Rohan Hakimi

Career Profiles

Environmental Engineer, Integrated Water Management

I am an environmental engineer working to create sustainable storm water management and to protect our water resources.
Electrical engineers at work

Engineering a Future Career

Lessons

Students explore the different branches of engineering and discover the similarities and differences between them.

Elaine Robichaud en randonnée avec vue sur le lac depuis le sommet d'une montagne

Elaine Robichaud

Career Profiles

Hydrology Engineer

Elaine Robichaud is a Hydrology Engineer for Hydro-Quebec.
Brandon Graf au travail

Brandon Graf

Career Profiles

Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)

Brandon Graf is an Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) for Keyera.
Image of T cells attacking and killing cancer cells

Resources on Cancer

STEM Explained

Creative ideas picture

Attributes and Skills of Innovators

Lessons

Students explore the attributes and skills that can make someone a successful innovator.

Image is of a close-up of the Yellow Fever virus.

Resources on Immunology

STEM Explained

Resource page including articles and career profiles related to immunology.

Medical staff distributing COVID-19 vaccines

What’s Special About the New COVID-19 Vaccines?

STEM Explained

Learn about viruses, vaccines and why the new COVID-19 vaccines are innovative.

Lakshmi Krishnan

Lakshmi Krishnan

Vice President, Life Sciences

Lakshmi Krishnan is the Vice President of Life Sciences for the National Research Council.
Fleet of autonomous trucks driving on reserved lane

A Case Study of Autonomous Trucks

Lessons

Learn how artificial intelligence is affecting the trucking industry as a way to explore how technology and society are related.

Ethical hacker

Careers of the Future

Lessons

Students will learn about potential careers of the future and create their own job description.