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Earth and Space

Circle of colours

What is white light?

Hands-on Activities

Find out what happens if you spin the colours of the rainbow in this hands-on activity.

Fluffy snow on deciduous tree

Weather: Snow

Picture Collections

10 images of some snowflake crystals and some winter scenes with snow

What are the effects of acid rain on rocks?

What are the effects of acid rain on rocks?

Hands-on Activities

Learn about the chemical reaction that happens between acid rain and limestone.

Colourful Maple Tree

Trees: In Autumn

Picture Collections

10 images showing some scenes with coniferous and deciduous trees in the fall or autumn season

New Leaf Growth

Trees: In Spring

Picture Collections

10 images of some coniferous and deciduous trees showing new growth in the spring season

Hazy Summer Day By The River

Trees: In Summer

Picture Collections

9 images showing some scenes with coniferous and deciduous trees in the summer

Trees: In Winter

Trees: In Winter

Picture Collections

10 images of various winter scenes showing some coniferous and deciduous trees in snowy conditions

Water

The Water Cycle

Picture Collections

1 diagram illustrating the water cycle

Graphic of a tuning fork with sound waves coming out of both sides.

Exploring Sound

Lessons

Students will learn about and explore the properties of sound through activity centres.

 Sound waves and sound-producing devices. Image © jop_pop, istockphoto.com

Sound vs. Noise

STEM Explained

What is the difference between sound and noise? How do they affect your hearing? And is noise always a bad thing?

Replica of the earliest wooden model stethoscope

Stethoscope Replica

Interactives

Using stethoscopes, doctors can use sound waves to detect various health issues. Learn how this device has evolved since it was invented in 1816!

Rubber Boots

Seasonal Clothing: Footwear

Picture Collections

15 images of some various types of outer coverings for feet such as sandals, crocs, shoes and boots

Lighter Coat

Seasonal Clothing: Spring

Picture Collections

9 images of some clothing that may typically be worn in spring such as rubber boots, lighter coats and rain ponchos

Summer Dress

Seasonal Clothing: Summer

Picture Collections

11 images of some clothing that may typically be worn in the summer such as sandals, shorts and bathing suits

Solid ice on the far cave wall and liquid water in the pool in front of it

Properties of Liquids and Solids

Lessons

Students develop and apply observing, comparing & contrasting and predicting skills as they explore the properties of common liquids and solids.