Solar Storms: Exploring the Sun's Explosive Outbursts
Backgrounders
Learn about solar storms and how they impact Earth.
Green Energy
Backgrounders
An overview of environmentally-friendly ways to generate electricity and power
Vivek Chauhan
Career Profiles
Program Advisor, Renewable Generation
Nimesh Patel
Career Profiles
Manager, Engineering Services
Generating Electricity: Fossil Fuels
Backgrounders
Learn how energy from fossil fuels can be used to generate electricity.
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.
Generating Electricity: Wind Power
Backgrounders
Learn how moving air can be used to generate electricity.
Generating Electricity: Solar Cells
Backgrounders
Learn how energy from the Sun can be used to generate electricity.
Generating Electricity: Electric Animals
Backgrounders
Learn about animals that generate their own electricity!
Introduction to Current Electricity
Backgrounders
Learn about current electricity and why it should be handled safely
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Backgrounders
Learn about the history, function, uses, benefits and risks of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) as a medical imaging technology.
What do magnets do?
Hands-on Activities
Have fun discovering what magnets can pick up in this hands on activity.
How is Lenz's Law Used in Drop Tower Rides?
STEM Explained
How do magnetic fields help you get down safely from the top of a drop tower ride? Learn how electromagnetic induction works at the amusement park.
Generating Electricity: Hydroelectric Power
STEM Explained
Learn how moving water can be used to generate electricity. This is called hydroelectric power generation.
How do Wind Farms Affect Birds and Bats?
STEM Explained
Wind energy generates a lot of electricity in Canada. But wind turbines can be dangerous for wildlife.