Soil on Mars
Backgrounders
Learn how soil is different on Mars than on Earth, and what that means for growing plants on the red planet.
Let's Talk Lunar Resources
Backgrounders
Discover some background information on how we'll learn to live and work on the Moon - and beyond!
Earth vs. Mars
Backgrounders
Learn about the characteristics of the Earth and Mars, two planets in our Solar System.
Exploration of the Planets in the Solar System
Backgrounders
Learn about how spacecraft have helped us learn about our Solar System.
Meet Our Dwarf Planets
Backgrounders
Learn about the dwarf planets in our Solar System.
Testing Spacesuit Material
STEM Explained
Learn about a new material for spacesuits and the engineer who designed it.
Meteoroids, Meteors and Meteorites
Backgrounders
Learn about where and when to find meteoroids, meteors and meteorites.
The Outer Solar System
Backgrounders
Learn about the amazing planets and moons of the outer Solar System.
Resources on Physics and Aerospace
STEM Explained
Resource page including articles and career profiles related to physics and aerospace.
Weather: Temperature
Backgrounders
Temperature affects the way we live, the clothes we wear and activities we do. But how does temperature vary across the globe?
Query a Career Profile
Lessons
Students will explore career profiles and relate them to what they are learning in science class.
Why does the Earth have Layers?
STEM Explained
An in-depth look at how the Earth got its layers.
Jamie Sevigny
Career Profiles
Management Engineer
Thomas Graham
Career Profiles
Research Scientist, Space Farming
Mike Dixon
Career Profiles
Professor and Director of CESRF