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Unit 1: Geology and Geomorphology

Daedulus crater on the Moon

Impact Craters

Backgrounders

Learn about how craters are formed and about some of Canada's impact craters.

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.