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Fleet of autonomous trucks driving on reserved lane

A Case Study of Autonomous Trucks

Lessons

Learn how artificial intelligence is affecting the trucking industry as a way to explore how technology and society are related.

Steering wheel and dashboard of a 2021 Cadillac Escalade

The Next Chapter in Automotive Advancements

STEM Explained

Learn how new technologies are driving the cars of the future.

Coiled copper wire

Why Wires?

STEM Explained

Learn about how wires are produced and used.

Colourful liquids and periodic table

Describing and Classifying Matter

Backgrounders

Learn about the physical and chemical properties of matter.

Camion de transport sur le lieu de travail de Kevin

Kevin Donovan

Chief Operating Officer

Kevin Donovan is the Chief Operating Officer for McConnell Transport Ltd.
Amy King

Careers with Light and Sound

Lessons

Students complete a jigsaw activity to learn about careers involving light and sound.

 Old electromagnet

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.

Hut on a tiny island

How can we build a structure that protects toy people from wind?

Hands-on Activities

How could you design and build a structure that protects toy people from the wind?

Objects made of different materials

Types of Materials

Backgrounders

Descriptions and properties of common materials such as wood, metal, glass, plastics, ceramics and paper.

Objects made from a variety of materials

Properties of Materials

Picture Collections

10 images showing objects that are hard, soft, flexible, rigid, rough, smooth, strong, fragile, buoyant and non-buoyant

Holiday meal with roast turkey and cookies

Physical and Chemical Changes in the Kitchen

STEM Explained

Many physical and chemical changes happen when food is prepared. Chemistry never tasted so good!

Amy King dans un studio d'enregistrement

Amy King

Music Producer / Recording Engineer

Amy King is a Music Producer / Recording Engineer for Grant Avenue Studio.
Screen shot from Solutioneers Episode 2

The Solutioneers Week 2: Ready to Roll

Interactives

This week's episodes and hands-on activity explore re-engineering.

Children on teeter-totter

Simple Machines - Levers

Backgrounders

The lever is a type of simple machine. Learn about the different classes of levers and how they provide mechanical advantage.

Photo de Tailor Robicheau au travail

Tailor Robicheau

Automotive Apprentice Technician

Tailor Robicheau is an Automotive Apprentice Technician for the Nova Scotia Department of Transportation.