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Unit A: Energy and Matter Exchange in the Biosphere

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Dominique Poulin

Career Profiles

Mission Scientist

I am in charge of a mission whose goal is to acquire data from space, to monitor water quality in coastal areas and inland waters (e.g. algae).
Hiker filling a water bottle

How can you design the least “expensive” water filter?

Hands-on Activities

Challenge yourself to design the best filter for the lowest cost!

Hand holding petri dish with bacteria

Colouring Clothing with Bacteria

Backgrounders

Learn about using bacteria to colour clothing.

Pamela Power

Pamela Power (she/her)

Career Profiles

Water Resources Specialist

I provide technical review of projects that may affect water resources to ensure your community’s rights and interests are being considered and protected.
Kaitlin Guitard

Kaitlin Guitard

Career Profiles

Water Quality Technician

I monitor the sea water at salmon farms for harmful plankton and jellyfish.
Earth with thermometer

Let's Talk Climate Change: Resources

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Discover a set of resources to give you background knowledge on climate change.

Cornfield in Ontario

Let's Talk Food Resources

Backgrounders

Discover a set of resources curated to get you ready to discuss sustainable agriculture and food security.

A biodiesel filling station

Introduction to Biofuels

STEM Explained

Learn about biofuels and what makes them a promising alternative to fossil fuels.

Cars driving through thick smog

How Vehicles Pollute the Air

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Learn how vehicles affect air quality, including their contribution to smog.

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Networks of Life

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Learn about the math behind networks and where we find networks in the natural and technological world.

Coyote walking through a park in Quebec

Coyotes: Coming to a town near you?

STEM Explained

Learn why coyotes are spreading in Canada and how this affects their relations with humans.

Flood water with traffic sign submerged.

Earth Month: Climate Change

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Discover the probable causes, likely effects, and potential ways to mitigate climate change.

Frothing water

Earth Month: Water

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Discover the issues surrounding water today, and learn what you can do to help.

Pier on one of the Great Lakes

Let's Talk Great Lakes Resources

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Discover a set of resources designed to give you good background knowledge on all things Great Lakes!

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.