The Rock Cycle in Canada
STEM Explained
Products of the rock cycle are visible all across Canada.
Plate Tectonics
STEM Explained
The surface of the Earth is constantly moving, and earthquakes and volcanoes occur, because of plate tectonics.
Ringwoodite and the Deep Water Cycle
STEM Explained
The water in the oceans has travelled vast distances. It has even time spent deep below the surface of the Earth, trapped inside the mineral ringwoodite.
Na Na Na Na (Hey Hey Hey) Sodium!
STEM Explained
Sodium is a useful chemical element. You consume it as table salt regularly. Learn about salt mining, sodium uses, and what problems too much sodium can cause.
Impact Craters
Backgrounders
Learn about how craters are formed and about some of Canada's impact craters.
How Did a Piece of Canada End Up in Australia?
STEM Explained
Learn how geologists used radioactive dating to uncover geology shared by both Canada and Australia.
How can I make a volcano?
Hands-on Activities
Create a model of an erupting volcano and learn about the structures of a stratovolcano in this hands-on activity.
Careers: Soil Scientist
Picture Collections
5 images some work that a scientist who studies the Earth's soil might do such as classifying types of soil and measuring the slope of soil
Careers: Farmer
Picture Collections
5 images of some work that farmers do such as feeding cows, planting fields and harvesting grain
Careers: Horticulturalist
Picture Collections
5 images of some work that horticulturalists might do such as cultivating and caring for plants in various environments
Careers: Landscaper
Picture Collections
5 images of some work that landscapers might do such as planning, planting and maintaining gardens
What is a Crystal?
STEM Explained
Learn what makes a crystal a crystal.
Kelsey Privett (Video)
Exploration Project Geologist
Jason Carignan (Video)
Mine Technician
Cameron McLean (Video)
Exploration Manager