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Unit B: Cells and Systems

Human lungs with scientists inside

Just Breathe: Lungs and Asthma

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Learn about asthma and what scientists are doing to study it.

Patty Simpson

Patty Simpson (she/her)

Career Profiles

Environmental Coordinator

As the head of the Environment Department at a uranium mine, it is my responsibility to make sure that the mine does not pollute the surrounding environment.
Autoportrait de Jill Stagg pris sur le chantier

Jill Stagg

Career Profiles

Steamfitter Apprentice

As an apprentice steamfitter, Jill Stagg is expanding her skills at installing pipes that carry high pressure or dangerous stubstances.
Medical equipment used to check homeostasis

Introduction to Homeostasis and Regulation

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Learn about homeostasis and how the body regulates temperature, blood pressure, blood pH and blood sugar.

3D rendering of the human digestive system

How Animals Digest Their Food

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Learn about how different animals digest their foods and the organs of their digestive systems.

3D Illustration of human lungs

Respiratory System in Vertebrate Animals

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

Anatomical images of different animals

Musculoskeletal Systems in the Animal Kingdom

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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

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

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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.

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.