Humidity on Earth and on the Space Station
Backgrounders
Humidity is an important part of life on Earth and life in space. This backgrounder explains what humidity is, how it is measured and how it affects us both mentally and physically.
Humidity on Earth and on the ISS
Backgrounders
Humidity is an important part of life on Earth and life in space. This backgrounder explains what humidity is, how it is measured and how it affects us both mentally and physically.
Impact Craters
Backgrounders
Learn about how craters are formed and about some of Canada's impact craters.
How does water move up a plant?
Hands-on Activities
Do an experiment with celery to learn about the structures that help plants take up water.
How much of an iceberg is on top of water?
Hands-on Activities
In this hands on activity find out just how much of an iceberg is below the surface. It might surprise you!
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 can I tell which way is north at night?
Hands-on Activities
Do you like to look at the stars? What can you identify in the night sky? Try finding some important constellations tonight!
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 did dinosaurs leave fossils behind?
Hands-on Activities
Using a toy dinosaur and some plaster of Paris, learn how dinosaur footprints could become fossils.
How do animals stay warm in the winter?
Hands-on Activities
Animals have some unique adaptations to stay warm. Discover what conduction of heat and insulation have to do with staying warm!
How do I construct a terrarium?
Hands-on Activities
You can make your own terrarium for growing plants!
How does a wheelbarrow help you carry heavy loads?
Hands-on Activities
In this hands on activity build a wheelbarrow from simple materials to explore just how useful simple machines can be!
How does rain become acidic?
Hands-on Activities
Learn how to make a pH indicator and test water samples.
Fish: Freshwater
Picture Collections
4 images of some fish such as koi that live in freshwater river and lake environments and in freshwater aquariums and garden ponds
Fish: Saltwater
Picture Collections
14 images of some fish such as lion fish, grouper and sharks that live in saltwater environments like oceans, saltwater lakes and aquariums