How can we land a model space probe?
Hands-on Activities
Design and build a model space probe.
Careers with Form and Function
Lessons
Students explore careers that involve the concepts of form and function.
Innovating with Form and Function
Lessons
Students use their understanding of form and function to design an innovative object or device.
Query a Career Profile
Lessons
Students will explore career profiles and relate them to what they are learning in science class.
Why does the Earth have Layers?
STEM Explained
An in-depth look at how the Earth got its layers.
Denika Mitchelmore
Assistant Crane Operator
Why is it colder in the winter even though the Earth is closer to the Sun?
Hands-on Activities
Learn why we have seasons in this hands on activity.
What is your weight on another planet?
Hands-on Activities
Do you weigh the same on Jupiter as you do on Earth? Learn to calculate your weight on a different planet.
What would happen if a meteor hit Earth?
Hands-on Activities
Explore the effects of asteroid impacts in this hands on activity.
What do magnets do?
Hands-on Activities
Have fun discovering what magnets can pick up in this hands on activity.
The Inner Solar System
STEM Explained
Earth is covered in rocks. So are Mercury, Venus, Mars and the Moon. Does that mean the rocky planets are all the same?
Simple Machines: Levers
Picture Collections
6 images of some objects such as tweezers, scissors and wheel barrows that use the lever principle to create movement for a specific purpose
Simple Machines: Pulleys
Picture Collections
6 images of some objects such as in fitness equipment which use wheels with grooves in their rims called pulleys for movement
Soaring for Sport
STEM Explained
Ever dreamed if overcoming gravity and flying away? Using aerodynamics, wingsuit jumpers get as close to flight as humanly possible.
Simple Machines: Inclined Planes
Picture Collections
5 images of examples where inclined planes are used to help lift or move objects such as ramps for accessibility or entertainment