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Earth and Space

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

 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!

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.

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.

Water: A Natural Reflector

Reflectors

Picture Collections

7 images of some objects that can reflect light such as mirrors, Mylar balloons and water

Apple Picking

Seasonal Activities: Autumn

Picture Collections

10 images of some activities that may happen in the fall such as picking pumpkins and apples, and raking leaves

Gather Spring Flowers

Seasonal Activities: Spring

Picture Collections

10 images of some activities that may happen in the spring such as planting, flying kites and having picnics

Go Canoeing

Seasonal Activities: Summer

Picture Collections

16 images of some activities that may happen in the summer such as swimming, canoeing and playing baseball

Toque, Coat, Boots

Seasonal Clothing: Autumn

Picture Collections

9 images of some clothing that may typically be worn in the fall such as gloves, jackets and sweaters