Matter

Lava lamps are very interesting to look at. But they are also interesting examples of buoyancy, heat transfer and solubility!

Hurricanes are a kind of tropical cyclone. But where do they come from? And why do they cause so much damage? This article will answer all your storm-related questions!

Every ice rink is an example of molecular bonding and gas laws at work!

Learn why we have seasons in this hands on activity.

Make a model of the water cycle and find out how water moves around on planet Earth.

Explore the greenhouse effect and learn about the impacts it can have on the environment.

Students develop the skills of observing and recording observations as they explore how the water cycle works.

Oceans absorb the greatest amount of solar radiation on Earth. Ocean warming can lead to glaciers melting and ocean acidification.

Create a model of ocean currents and learn how currents are formed.

Things are heating up! Explore the temperature change that occurs in an exothermic reaction and the role of catalysts is this chemistry activity.

Can your body be a source of electricity generation? Maybe, if you understand heat transfer. Explore this concept through a 2013 invention by a Canadian teen.

6 images of some instruments such as clinical and baking thermometers that have been designed to measure temperature for specific purposes

Using the heat of the Earth’s interior, you can heat your home with a ground source heat pump. This kind of heating is cheaper and better for the environment!

This backgrounder explains what temperature is, how it is measured, how it affects people, and how it is controlled on the International Space Station.

Get your hands cold for science and explore the topic of sensory adaptation.