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Earth Science

Road construction in winter

Heavy Equipment in Winter

STEM Explained

Learn how people keep heavy equipment working in the most challenging conditions

Some examples of biomass

Generating Electricity: Biomass

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Learn how biomass can be used to generate electricity.

Tyson Haverkort en vidéoconférence

Tyson Haverkort

Geospatial Solutions Specialist

Tyson Haverkort is a Geospatial Solutions Specialist for Teck Resources Ltd.
Wind turbine and electrical cord

Generating Electricity: Wind Power

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Learn how moving air can be used to generate electricity.

ceberg under the midnight sun in Greenland

Climate: Polar Regions

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Learn about the unique climate found in Earth’s polar regions.

Aerial view of a wetland

Introduction to Freshwater Wetlands

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Learn about the geology, chemistry and ecology of freshwater wetlands.

Coal and natural gas fueled generator near Hanna, Alberta, Canada

Generating Electricity: Fossil Fuels

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Learn how energy from fossil fuels can be used to generate electricity.

Pond in a valley

Introduction to Lakes & Ponds

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Learn about the geology, chemistry and ecology of lakes and ponds.

Jean Paquin outside

Jean Paquin

Water Resources Analyst Engineer at Rio Tinto

Jean Paquin is a Water Resources Analyst Engineer at Rio Tinto.
Solar power illustration

Generating Electricity: Solar Cells

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Learn how energy from the Sun can be used to generate electricity.

Therese Morris

Therese Morris

GIS Consultant & Business Owner

Therese Morris is a GIS Consultant & Business Owner for Sirrom Technical Mapping Services (STeMS).
Cody Spurrell fait une présentation au groupe de jeunes

Cody Spurrell

Production Geologist

Cody Spurrell is a Production Geologist for Vale, located in Manitoba.
Hut on a tiny island

How can we build a structure that protects toy people from wind?

Hands-on Activities

How could you design and build a structure that protects toy people from the wind?

Weather map of Canada

Weather: Atmospheric Pressure

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Learn about the layers of the atmosphere, atmospheric pressure, pressure systems and fronts.

Windy hillside

Weather: Wind

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Learn what causes wind and how to measure it.