![What is immiscibility?](/sites/default/files/2019-08/what-is-immiscibility.jpg)
What is immiscibility?
Hands-on Activities
Creating mixture of liquids can be very useful, but why do some liquids not mix well? Learn what causes liquids to be immiscible.
![What is the best way to clean up an oil spill?](/sites/default/files/2019-08/what-is-the-best-way-to-clean-up-an-oil-spill.jpg)
What is the best way to clean up an oil spill?
Hands-on Activities
Learn about the properties of materials and the challenges of cleaning up an oil spill in this activity.
![Hammer and nails](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2019-10/Hammer_and_nails.jpg?itok=6zgbn6qn)
Which Fastener is Best?
Lessons
Students will learn about the different types of fasteners to investigate which fastener is best for a particular material or job and why.
![Assorted Wrenches Assorted Wrenches](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2008-04-14_Chrome-Vanadium_Wrenches.jpg?itok=9LLfcgiy)
Tools: Hand
Picture Collections
16 images of some tools such as hammers, saws and drills that are operated by hand and do not require electricity
![Circular Saw Circular Saw](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/DeWalt_circular_saw.jpg?itok=Hy5hVqIk)
Tools: Power
Picture Collections
10 images of some tools such as belt sanders and table saws that use an electric motor rather than requiring manual labour
![Inukshuk, Hudson Bay, Canada Inukshuk, Hudson Bay, Canada](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/Inukshuk_on_the_shores_of_Hudson_Bay.jpg?itok=wrIo7FsH)
Structures: In Canada
Picture Collections
7 images of structures in Canada such as an Inukshuk, CN Tower and the Parliament Building including their locations
![CN Tower, Toronto, Ontario, Canada](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2019-12/CN-Tower-square.jpg?itok=xqv3syxK)
Structures: Statues And Towers
Picture Collections
8 images including the Statue of Liberty and various towers from around the world such as the Eiffel Tower, CN Tower and Xi'an Bell Tower
![Wood Screw Wood Screw](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/Screw_3.jpg?itok=AnqMZDRD)
Simple Machines: Screws
Picture Collections
5 images of some objects such as corkscrews that have a mechanism of an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder to create movement
![A column supporting the roof the Parthenon in Greece](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2019-10/Column_Parthenon.jpg?itok=WiYZb4Kk)
Strong Shapes: Cylinders
Lessons
Students develop and apply comparing & contrasting, observing and predicting skills as they explore the strength of cylinders made with different materials.
![Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, USA Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, USA](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/brooklynbridge.jpg?itok=kbD_-9ff)
Structures: Bridges And Gates
Picture Collections
5 images of some mass and frame structures from around the world such as the L’Arc de Triomphe gate and the Brooklyn Bridge
![Great Pyramids At Giza, Egypt Great Pyramids At Giza, Egypt](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/The_Great_Giza_Pyramids_%282714816217%29.jpg?itok=UvV189TF)
Structures: Historical
Picture Collections
11 images of structures with historical significance from different civilizations such as pyramids, statues on Easter Island and Stonehenge
![Solid ice on the far cave wall and liquid water in the pool in front of it](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2019-11/Ice_cave_wall_water_in_pool.jpg?itok=t3Wz6v81)
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.
![Container of flour](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2019-12/Container_of_flour.jpg?itok=jFiB27pV)
Mystery Powders
Lessons
Students investigate the properties of a variety of everyday solids (powders) and liquids to determine the identity of an unknown solid (mystery powder).
![Children bouncing basketballs](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2019-11/Children_bouncing_basketballs.jpg?itok=E0lKuCH4)
Objects that Bounce
Lessons
Students develop and apply comparing & contrasting, observing, and predicting as they investigate the properties of familiar objects and materials.
![Student making structure with pasta and marshmallows](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2019-11/student_building_with_marshmallows_pasta.jpg?itok=m6nnbsOn)
It's All in the Shape
Lessons
Students look for shapes in structures and then build and test different frame structures for strength and stability.