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Strand C: Properties of and Changes in Matter

Air conditioner and plant

Humidity: Outdoors and Indoors

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Learn about the importance of humidity, its sources and how people control it indoors.

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Katie Mack (she/her)

Career Profiles

Hawking Chair in Cosmology and Science Communication

I study of the fundamental physics of the universe.
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Exploring Physical and Chemical Changes

Lessons

Students observe and classify physical and chemical changes of matter.

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Mike Stanzel

Career Profiles

Technical Sales Manager

I’m a sales professional who specializes in selling technical or scientific products.
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Megan Katz

Prosthetic Technician

Megan is a prosthetic technician who makes and repairs artificial limbs.
Sea ice

Ice on Earth - The Cryosphere

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Learn about the cryosphere and how it is being impacted by climate change.

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Evidence of Chemical Change

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Learn how to tell if a chemical reaction has taken place.

Colourful liquids and periodic table

Describing and Classifying Matter

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Learn about the physical and chemical properties of matter.

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Weather: Precipitation

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Learn about humidity and the many forms of precipitation.

Objects made of different materials

Types of Materials

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Descriptions and properties of common materials such as wood, metal, glass, plastics, ceramics and paper.

Objects made from a variety of materials

Properties of Materials

Picture Collections

10 images showing objects that are hard, soft, flexible, rigid, rough, smooth, strong, fragile, buoyant and non-buoyant

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The Hidden Heroes of Hockey!

STEM Explained

Ice Technicians use math and physics in order to keep the ice ready for hockey.

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Physical and Chemical Changes in the Kitchen

STEM Explained

Many physical and chemical changes happen when food is prepared. Chemistry never tasted so good!

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The Solutioneers Week 2: Ready to Roll

Interactives

This week's episodes and hands-on activity explore re-engineering.

Solid, liquid and gas

States of Matter

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Learn about the states of matter, as well more about one state in particular - gas!