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

Fish farm in Norway

Should we farm fish and seafood?

Lessons

In this case study, students will explore the benefits and concerns about aquaculture.

Cuvier's beaked whales

Are Whales Beaching Themselves Stressed By Sonar?

STEM Explained

Read about why sonar could be causing some whales to beach themselves.

Wiebke

Wiebke Jansen

Welder Apprentice

I am a welder apprentice at Seaspan Shipyards.
Élyse Caron-Beaudoin

Élyse Caron-Beaudoin

Career Profiles

Teaching Assistant in Environmental Health

Kaitlyn Hall

Kaitlyn Hall

Naval Architect

I design ships for a variety of purposes.
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.
Stefanie Colombo

Stefanie Colombo

Career Profiles

Assistant Professor, Canada Research Chair (Tier II) in Aquaculture Nutrition

My research helps improve the nutritional quality of farmed fish for consumers.
Image of a river running through a Boreal forest

Resources on the Environment

STEM Explained

Resource page including articles and career profiles related to the environment.

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.
Jeff Clements tenant une étoile de mer

Jeff Clements

Research Scientist

Jeff Clements is a Research Scientist for Fisheries and Oceans Canada Gulf Region.
Creative ideas picture

Attributes and Skills of Innovators

Lessons

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

Tanya Savory au travaille

Tanya Savory

Cleaner Fish Coordinator

Tanya Savory is a Cleaner Fish Coordinator for Mowi Canada East.
Natasha Baker au travaille

Natasha Baker

Incubation, First Feed, and Fry Supervisor

Natasha Baker is an Incubation, First Feed, and Fry Supervisor for Northern Harvest Smolt Ltd. (Mowi Canada East).