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Unit 1: Geology and Geomorphology

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

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

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?

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.

Close-up of an amethyst geode

What is a Crystal?

STEM Explained

Learn what makes a crystal a crystal.

Kelsey Privett - Géologue de projet d'exploration, Mine Lac des Iles

Kelsey Privett (Video)

Exploration Project Geologist

Kelsey Privett is an Exploration Project Geologist for Lac des Iles Mine - North American Palladium.
Jason Carignan - Technicien de mines

Jason Carignan (Video)

Mine Technician

Jason Carignan is a Mine Technician, located in Ontario.
Cameron McLean - Gestionnaire de l’exploration

Cameron McLean (Video)

Exploration Manager

Cameron McLean is an Exploration Manager for North American Palladium.
Joel Shank | Géoscientifique, Société d’exploitation et de développement d’Hibernia

Joel Shank

Career Profiles

Geoscientist

Joel Shank is a geoscientist at Hibernia Management and Development Company.
Cameron McLean | Gestionnaire de l’exploration

Cameron McLean

Career Profiles

Exploration Manager

Cameron McLean is an exploration manager at North American Palladium.
Kelsey Privett | Géologue de projet d’exploration, Lac des Iles Mine

Kelsey Privett

Career Profiles

Exploration Project Geologist

Kelsey Privett is an Exploration Project Geologist for Lac des Iles Mine.
Heather Orr | Gestionnaire de projet, digue à stériles

Heather Orr

Career Profiles

Project Manager

Heather Orr is a project manager for Tailings Dam in Ontario.