![Aerial of Gas well Marcellus Shale Formation in northern West Virginia](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2020-01/Aerial-of_gas_well.jpg?itok=tjnKvzRe)
What is Fracking?
STEM Explained
The fracking process gets natural gases out of rocks. This process can have effects on freshwater, water quality and even earthquakes!
![Peyto Lake, Banff National Park](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2019-09/peyto-lake-banff-national-park.jpg?itok=0_N90Ej4)
The Rock Cycle in Canada
STEM Explained
Products of the rock cycle are visible all across Canada.
![Earth seafloor crust](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2019-09/Atlantic_Oceanic-Crust.jpg?itok=ZOYuVnRG)
Plate Tectonics
STEM Explained
The surface of the Earth is constantly moving, and earthquakes and volcanoes occur, because of plate tectonics.
![Magnified image of a ringwoodite crystal](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2019-11/Blue_Ringwoodite.jpg?itok=EeNe4hAV)
Ringwoodite and the Deep Water Cycle
STEM Explained
The water in the oceans has travelled vast distances. It has even time spent deep below the surface of the Earth, trapped inside the mineral ringwoodite.
![An image showing the symbol, atomic number and relative atomic mass of sodium. Sodium’s symbol is Na, its atomic number is 11 and its relative atomic mass is approximately 22.99. Image © istockphoto.com/3dalia](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2019-08/3590-1.jpg?itok=2VBKhM3W)
Na Na Na Na (Hey Hey Hey) Sodium!
STEM Explained
Sodium is a useful chemical element. You consume it as table salt regularly. Learn about salt mining, sodium uses, and what problems too much sodium can cause.
![Georgetown, Australia](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2022-09/1024px-Georgetown-gulf-savannah-outback-queensland-australia.jpg?itok=_9e1IR1-)
How Did a Piece of Canada End Up in Australia?
STEM Explained
Learn how geologists used radioactive dating to uncover geology shared by both Canada and Australia.
![How can I make a volcano?](/sites/default/files/2019-08/how-can-i-make-a-volcano.jpg)
How can I make a volcano?
Hands-on Activities
Create a model of an erupting volcano and learn about the structures of a stratovolcano in this hands-on activity.
![Measuring Slope Of Soil Measuring Slope Of Soil](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/NRCSIA99345_-_Iowa_%283383%29%28NRCS_Photo_Gallery%29.jpg?itok=wI4lPIbO)
Careers: Soil Scientist
Picture Collections
5 images some work that a scientist who studies the Earth's soil might do such as classifying types of soil and measuring the slope of soil
![Feeding The Cows Feeding The Cows](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/feeding.jpg?itok=vwI4pH4k)
Careers: Farmer
Picture Collections
5 images of some work that farmers do such as feeding cows, planting fields and harvesting grain
![Repotting](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/repotting.jpg?itok=Ym70QlCE)
Careers: Horticulturalist
Picture Collections
5 images of some work that horticulturalists might do such as cultivating and caring for plants in various environments
![Landscaper Planting Landscaper Planting](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/Landscaper-Planting-%5BSmall-Beds%5D.jpg?itok=pVHEjdIK)
Careers: Landscaper
Picture Collections
5 images of some work that landscapers might do such as planning, planting and maintaining gardens
![Close-up of an amethyst geode](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2019-09/geode_close-up.jpg?itok=e0eo8bjg)
What is a Crystal?
STEM Explained
Learn what makes a crystal a crystal.
![Kelsey Privett - Géologue de projet d'exploration, Mine Lac des Iles](/sites/default/files/styles/career_image/public/2019-08/5138_14.jpg?itok=oEMP_f6H)
Kelsey Privett (Video)
Exploration Project Geologist
![Jason Carignan - Technicien de mines](/sites/default/files/styles/career_image/public/2019-08/4962_14.jpg?itok=9eWjBZdC)
Jason Carignan (Video)
Mine Technician
![Cameron McLean - Gestionnaire de l’exploration](/sites/default/files/styles/career_image/public/2019-08/5167_14.jpg?itok=Mojmc07N)
Cameron McLean (Video)
Exploration Manager