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Unit 1: Water Systems on Earth's Surface (revised 2012)

How can I write secret messages?

How can I write secret messages?

Hands-on Activities

Learn how you can write and reveal secret messages in this hands-on chemistry activity.

How does rain become acidic?

How does rain become acidic?

Hands-on Activities

Learn how to make a pH indicator and test water samples.

Salmon aquaculture pens

Farmed Salmon vs. Wild Salmon

STEM Explained

Aquaculture is seen as a sustainable way to produce fish. But are farmed salmon better than wild fish?

Goldfish

Fish: Freshwater

Picture Collections

4 images of some fish such as koi that live in freshwater river and lake environments and in freshwater aquariums and garden ponds

Clown Fish

Fish: Saltwater

Picture Collections

14 images of some fish such as lion fish, grouper and sharks that live in saltwater environments like oceans, saltwater lakes and aquariums

Massive algal bloom

Eutrophication: Why you should care about pond scum

STEM Explained

When fertilizers from agriculture get into lakes and rivers, big problems can result for aquatic ecosystems, food chains & webs!

Will Booth | General Manager, Regional Hose & Hydraulics

Will Booth

Career Profiles

General Manager

Will Booth is the General Manager for Regional Hose & Hydraulics.
Shane Monaghan | Responsable de ligne de produits

Shane Monaghan

Career Profiles

Product Line Manager

Shane Monaghan is a Product Line Manager for Gates Corporation.
TREVOR ROOTE | MECHANICAL MAINTAINER

Trevor Roote (Video)

Career Profiles

Mechanical Maintainer

Trevor Roote is a Mechanical Maintainer, located in Ontario.
Murray Clayton | Forensic Anthropologist

Murray Clayton

Career Profiles

Forensic Anthropologist & Outreach Coordinator

Murray Clayton is a Forensic Anthropologist & Outreach Coordinator for the University of Toronto Mississauga.
Andrew Newman | Mechanical Tree Harvester

Andrew Newman (Video)

Career Profiles

Mechanical Tree Harvester

Andrew Newman is a mechanical tree harvester in Ontario.
Kona Williams | Pathologiste judiciaire

Kona Williams

Career Profiles

Forensic Pathologist

Kona Williams is a Forensic Pathologist for Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.
Katharine Scotton |  Experte-conseil en environnement, PGL Environmental Consultants

Katharine Scotton

Career Profiles

Environmental Consultant

Katharine Scotton is an Environmental Consultant for PGL Environmental Consultants.
Meredith Ann Epp | Gestionnaire des communications et du marketing

Meredith Ann Epp

Career Profiles

Communications and Marketing Manager

Meredith Ann Epp is the Communications and Marketing Manager for the Marine Stewardship Council Oceania.
Stephanie Good | Responsable de la certification des pêches

Stephanie Good

Career Profiles

Senior Fisheries Certification Manager

Stephanie Good is a Senior Fisheries Certification Manager for Marine Stewardship Council.