Describing and Classifying Matter
Backgrounders
Learn about the physical and chemical properties of matter.
Careers in the Great Outdoors
Lessons
Students explore careers related to outdoors and the land and then design and build a water filter prototype.
Jean Paquin
Water Resources Analyst Engineer at Rio Tinto
Crack the Code: Water Treatment
Lessons
Students learn about the water treatment process as they complete a digital “escape room” on a Google site.
Anne Simonen
Career Profiles
Civil Engineering Technologist
Martina Bona
Career Profiles
Process Discipline Specialist
The Solutioneers Week 5: Chemical Bonding
Interactives
This week's episodes and hands-on activity explore some cool chemistry!
Using Mussels to Monitor the Environment
STEM Explained
Mussels are a kind of invertebrate that filter food out of the water they live in. This makes them a great tool for monitoring environmental water quality and tracking bioaccumulation in aquatic food webs.
Why Do Apples Turn Brown After You Cut Them?
STEM Explained
Has your fresh juicy apple turned an unsightly brown? Learn about the redox reaction behind the transformation.
What is Acid Rain?
STEM Explained
Acid rain is any precipitation that has an unusually low pH. It can be rain, snow, fog, etc. But what is a low pH and why is this a problem?
How can chemistry help you take care of your teeth?
STEM Explained
What are your teeth made up of? What chemistry is at work in your mouth? Why do some people get cavities even if they brush regularly?
What is Ocean Warming and Why Does It Matter?
STEM Explained
Oceans absorb the greatest amount of solar radiation on Earth. Ocean warming can lead to glaciers melting and ocean acidification.
What are curds and whey?
Hands-on Activities
It starts with curds and whey! Explore the basic chemistry behind making cheese in this hands on activity.
What are the best materials to use for cleaning water?
Hands-on Activities
Water is a precious natural resource. What happens if it gets polluted? Learn how water can be cleaned with this hands-on activity?