How can we land a model space probe?
Hands-on Activities
Design and build a model space probe.
Generating Electricity: Fossil Fuels
Backgrounders
Learn how energy from fossil fuels can be used to generate electricity.
How can I build an electromagnet that moves paperclips?
Hands-on Activities
Design and build an electromagnet which can carry paperclips over a distance of one metre.
Introduction to Current Electricity
Backgrounders
Learn about current electricity and why it should be handled safely
Introduction to Static Electricity
Backgrounders
Learn about static electricity and where we encounter it in daily life.
Resources on Physics and Aerospace
STEM Explained
Resource page including articles and career profiles related to physics and aerospace.
Vivienne Jaehn-Kreibaum
Career Profiles
Electrical Engineer
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Backgrounders
Learn about the history, function, uses, benefits and risks of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) as a medical imaging technology.
Roger Bragg
Career Profiles
Construction Electrician
Alex Himmelman
Career Profiles
Atlantic Director
Peter Rautapuro
Systems Engineer
Jasraj Chahal
Career Profiles
Control System Engineer
Catalytic Converters
STEM Explained
Learn about how catalytic converters make vehicle emissions less harmful.
Lava Lamps
STEM Explained
Lava lamps are very interesting to look at. But they are also interesting examples of buoyancy, heat transfer and solubility!
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Fueling Internal Combustion Engines
Backgrounders
Learn about the wide variety of fuels used in vehicles.