Tomatosphere™
Through Tomatosphere™, your students will investigate the effects of outer space on the germination of tomato seeds. This is a hands-on program that builds scientific inquiry and experimentation skills.
Dr. Paula Littlejohn (she/her)
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
I research problems that affect peoples’ health, specifically in children.
Plant Functions
Learn about the important plant functions of photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration
Dr. Harpreet Kochhar
President, Public Health Agency of Canada
I am the head of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC).
Yetong Dong
Research Assistant/Graduate Student
I am studying to become a scientific researcher.
Plant Pigments
Why are there so many colours of plants? Learn about plant pigments and their role in plants.
Tropisms in Plants
Learn about the different ways that plants move in response to their environments.
Light & Plants
Learn about the process of photosynthesis and how it is affected by light levels.
Specialized Cells of the Leaf System
Learn about the structure and function of the cells in leaves.
Introduction to Homeostasis and Regulation
Learn about homeostasis and how the body regulates temperature, blood pressure, blood pH and blood sugar.
Respiratory System in Vertebrate Animals
Learn about how different animals breathe, from fish to humans.
How Animals Digest Their Food
Learn about how different animals digest their foods and the organs of their digestive systems.
Resources on Stem Cells
Resource page including articles and career profiles related to stem cells.
Helping Patients through Drug Discovery
Learn how researchers from Amgen are developing new drugs for cancer.