Fish Market Survey
Senior biology students use a DNA barcoding kit to test local grocery store fish samples, and discover if the fish they bought is mislabeled and part of food fraud!
Tomatosphere™
Through Tomatosphere™, your students will investigate the effects of outer space on the germination of tomato seeds. This is a hands-on program that builds scientific inquiry and experimentation skills.
Can you artificially pollinate a flower?
Design and build an artificial pollinator.
Let's Talk Great Lakes Resources
Discover a set of resources designed to give you good background knowledge on all things Great Lakes!
Diversity of Canada’s Marine Coastal Habitats
Learn about the plants and animals in Canada’s marine coastal habitats, and what you can do to protect them.
Ashley Noseworthy
CEO/Founder of Edgewise Environmental
I own and operate an environmental consultancy that helps companies reduce their underwater noise pollution.
Life in the Deep Sea
Learn about the unique creatures that live in deep sea ecosystems.
Tomato Taxonomy
A look at the taxonomic classification of the tomato plant and the origin, history and development of tomatoes.
Query a Career Profile
Students will explore career profiles and relate them to what they are learning in science class.
Seeds and Germination
Learn what’s inside a tomato seed, how it travels, and all the things it needs to germinate and grow.
The Life Cycle of a Tomato Plant
Learn about the pollination, fertilization, germination and growth of tomato plants.
Pollinators are Important!
Insects and other animals that are pollinators of plants play an important role in ecosystems.
Plant Taxonomy
Learn about the categories, or phylum, of the plant kingdom with examples from each.
Introduction to the Fish Market Survey
In this introductory activity, students will read two articles about the issue of fish mislabelling and complete two graphic organizers to identify the issue, its implications and possible solutions. They will complete the organizers individually and in pairs, and then discuss the results with the whole class.
