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Physical Science: Observing Forces and Energy (FE)

Light meter in front of solar eclipse

Learning About Lux: Light and Solar Eclipses

Lessons

Students will observe, measure, record and graph light levels during a real or simulated solar eclipse.

Tyler Morhart headshot

Tyler Morhart (he/him)

Career Profiles

Scientist, Beamline Responsible - SyLMAND

I’m a staff scientist at the Canadian Light Source synchrotron facility. I am responsible for the SyLMAND beamline.
Michael Leger standing in front of a boat tied to dock.

Michel Leger (he/him/they)

Career Profiles

Hydrographer

I use sound and light to measure, describe and map the ocean floor.
Winter in the woods

Winter in the Woods Interactive

Interactives

Click around the interactive image below to learn more about animals that hibernate in Canadian winters.

portrait de Jigang Zhou

Jigang Zhou (he/him)

Career Profiles

Senior Industrial Scientist

I use synchrotron techniques to do scientific research that helps companies create new products.
Olivia Ivany headshot outside with trees and green field in background

Olivia Ivany

Career Profiles

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

I perform different kinds of ultrasounds on different parts of the body.
Shown is a collection of coloured pencil crayons lined up in different sizes to look like a bar chart.

Data as Art

Backgrounders

Learn about how data can be used to blend math and art.

Seedling with sunlight

Light & Plants

Backgrounders

Learn about the process of photosynthesis and how it is affected by light levels.

Ashley Noseworthy avec l'océan derrière elle

Ashley Noseworthy

Career Profiles

CEO/Founder of Edgewise Environmental

I own and operate an environmental consultancy that helps companies reduce their underwater noise pollution.
Creative ideas picture

Attributes and Skills of Innovators

Lessons

Students explore the attributes and skills that can make someone a successful innovator.

Light bulb and cord in shape of a head

Light and Sound Inventions that Changed the World

Lessons

Students will explore the societal impacts of inventions involving light and sound.

Amy King

Careers with Light and Sound

Lessons

Students complete a jigsaw activity to learn about careers involving light and sound.

 Old electromagnet

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.

Hut on a tiny island

How can we build a structure that protects toy people from wind?

Hands-on Activities

How could you design and build a structure that protects toy people from the wind?

Amy King dans un studio d'enregistrement

Amy King

Music Producer / Recording Engineer

Amy King is a Music Producer / Recording Engineer for Grant Avenue Studio.