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Energy: Understandings of the physical world are deepened by investigating matter and energy.

How can I make an egg float?

How can I make an egg float?

Hands-on Activities

In this challenge activity find out if you can get an egg to float. Learn how the density of matter affects the buoyancy of objects.

How do scuba divers sink?

How do scuba divers sink?

Hands-on Activities

It’s not easy to dive deep underwater. How do divers get down deep? Learn how scuba divers manipulate density to move up and down in this hands on activity.

How can I engineer a raft so that it holds the most weight?

How can I engineer a raft so that it holds the most weight?

Hands-on Activities

Explore the forces of gravity and buoyancy while designing a raft to hold the most weight possible.

Eagle

Birds: Raptors (Birds of Prey)

Picture Collections

5 images of predatory birds that hunt and feed on other animals such as eagles, the Great Horned Owl and vultures

Blue Jay

Birds: Songbirds

Picture Collections

10 images of some birds such as finches, chickadees and cardinals that produce sounds and calls in a musical way

White Swan

Birds: Aquatic

Picture Collections

12 images of some birds such as seagulls, puffins, ducks and Canada Geese that live on or around freshwater or saltwater habitats

Container ship in St. John’s harbor, Newfoundland, Canada

Why do Ships Float?

STEM Explained

Have you ever been on a ship and wondered how you’re staying afloat? The answer is buoyancy!

Jessica Vandenberghe | Directrice de l’application des règlements, APEGA

Jessica Vandenberghe

Career Profiles

Director of Enforcement

Jessica Vandenberghe is the director of enforcement at APEGA.
Ken Windsor | Gestionnaire des approvisionnements du projet Hebron

Ken Windsor

Career Profiles

Hebron Project Procurement Manager

Ken Windsor is a Hebron Project Procurement Manager in Newfoundland.
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.
Hilary Foulkes | Geologist/Chair | TPH Canada

Hilary Foulkes

Career Profiles

Geologist/Chair

Hilary Foulkes is a Geologist/Chair for TPH Canada in Alberta.
Kyle Corbishley | Plombier, monteur d’installations

Kyle Corbishley

Career Profiles

Plumber and Gas Fitter

Kyle Corbishley is a Plumber and Gas Fitter for Nor-Line Plumbing and Mechanical.
Osric | Ingénieur de forage sur le terrain

Osric

Career Profiles

Field Drilling Engineer

Osric is a Field Drilling Engineer located in Calgary, Alberta.
Emily Jobson | Spécialiste de l’environnement

Emily Jobson

Career Profiles

Environmental Specialist

Emily Jobson is an environmental specialist in Alberta.
Brendan MacDougall | Ingénieur en forage

Brendan MacDougall

Career Profiles

Completions Engineer

Brendan MacDougall is a completions engineer in Alberta.